NEWEST LINKS
Information on Charities and Non-profits.
Helps you make an informed decision
NATIONAL ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) AGREES TO STOP DOING CONSUMER ARBITRATIONS AS A RESULT OF LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST IT BY MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL. Link to the Petition filed by the Minnesota Attorney General.
NEW FTC ADS FOR ANNUALCREDITREPORT.COM
Don't be misled by that other company with the catchy jingles that has spent millions to advertise its "free credit report" service.
LINK To KMOV News Report on New Credit Freeze
Law with interview of Attorney Creighton J. Cohn
HUD website with Excellent Consumer Information
Missouri Security Freeze/Credit Freeze Law
Missourians can now put a "true" credit freeze on our Credit Reports. It costs $5.00 to put the 1st freeze on though it is free if you have been the victim of Identity Theft and provide an incident report.
Here are links to the "Big 3" with their instruction on how to place this freeze on your account.
A link to the Missouri Attorney General's Page about this can be found here.
A link to the actual statute can be found here.
HELPFUL AND INTERESTING LINKS
Check A VIN to see if Car Has Been Stolen or Flood Damaged
How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report
It is always easier not to get involved with shady businesses in the first place than to try to get your money back later. If the price is too good to be true, your suspicions should be aroused and are probably right.
City of St. Louis Landlord-Tenant Handbook
A good reference tool for tenants
Opt Out of Those Annoying Credit Card Offers
Don't fall for those ads. This one is truly free and you do not have to sign up for anything!
Missouri Statute Regarding Apartment Security Deposits
A great movie about the credit card industry. Truly a "must see" for anyone heading to college (and their parents).
Americans for Fairness in Lending
California Court Says Sprint/Nextel Cannot Charge Early Termination Fees for Cell Phone Users
While this is not yet a final decision, it is rather interesting and may have a significant impact on costs of cell phones to consumers.
Missouri has a "move over" law when driving near and emergency vehicle. Here is a link to the statute.
MISSOURI STATE LINKS
Missouri Attorney General Consumer Complaints
Missouri Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
Missouri Case Information (Case.net)
Missouri Secretary of State Corporation Information
Find information on businesses
Missouri Do Not Call List (See below for federal list)
Missouri Organ/Tissue Donation Registry
Missouri Treasurer Unclaimed Property & Money Information
Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR)
Missouri Department of Finance
ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY LINKS
St. Louis County Department of Revenue Property Information
UNITED STATES LINKS
National Do Not Call List (See above for Missouri list)
Federal Reserve 2010 Credit Card and Banking Rules
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Credit Information
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Micro Site
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fair Credit Reporting Act Summary
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fair Credit Reporting Act Full Text
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Summary
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Full Text
Press Release: FTC Bans Automated Prerecorded Sales Calls
Effective 12/1/08, calls must have an interactive "opt-out."
Effective 9/1/09, calls must stop unless consumer agreed to receive them.
Actual text of the regulation can be found here.
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