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• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Avoiding Scams, Identity theft and more - Videos from the Federal Trade Commission

  Here the FTC has a group of videos to tell you about all kinds of issues, including getting a free credit report, avoiding job scams, identity theft and more. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Cellular Phones -- Information for Consumers

  See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about cellular phone service and cellular phone issues. Content Detail

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  Federal Communications Commission

• Consumer Action Handbook

  Order FREE 2007 Consumer Action Handbook - help with your consumer problems and complaints. Content Detail

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  Consumer Action Website-Federal Citizen Information Center

• Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free

  Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Consumer Information about Radio Service

  See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission for consumers with questions about radio broadcasts and service. Content Detail

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  Federal Communications Commission

• Consumer Issues

  See this brochures with helpful information about a range of consumer topics. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Dealing with Utility Companies

  This item is aimed at older consumers. Learn about how to deal with the gas and electric companies, the phone company and others when there's a problem with your bill, your deposit or when service is cut off. There is also information about programs to help keep these bills down for seniors. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Facts about Telephone Service -- Federal Communications Commission

  Find out what you can to about unwanted telemarketers, "slamming," and other telephone service issues. This is a basic fact sheet about telephone service from the Federal Communications Commission. Content Detail

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  FCC -- Federal Communications Commission

• Federal Communications Commission Native Nations page

  Information from the Federal Communications Commission about efforts to bring communication technology to more people across the country living on tribal lands and in native communities. Content Detail

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  FCC

• File a Consumer Fraud Complaint

  Online complaint to the Louisiana Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section. Content Detail

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  Office of the Louisiana Attorney General

• Find an Office Near You for Help with High Energy Bills.

  See this list of programs around the state that offer people help with energy issues, including how to deal with high bills. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Guía del Consumidor y Mas

  "¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español." Content Detail

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  Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.

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  Spanish / Español

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office)

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  Spanish / Español

• How to Report a Lost or Stolen Mobile Device

  Tips for where to call if you lose your phone or other mobile device. Content Detail

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  Federal Communications Commission (FCC)