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Safeshopping.org
(Separate Website)
Information from the American Bar Association to aid consumers in shopping over the Internet
By: American Bar Association
What can be done about defective products, fraudulent advertising or unfair sales practices?
(Separate Website)
Information on consumer problems with defective products, fraudulent advertising or unfair sales practices.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
What protection is there against a fraudulent seller in a credit card transaction?
(Separate Website)
Information on problems with credit card transactions.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Consumer Tips
(Separate Website)
Consumer Tips from the Erie County Bar Association.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Bureau of Consumer Protection
(Separate Website)
Information concerning PA Bureau of Consumer Protection.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Defending a Lawsuit
(Separate Website)
Information on how to defend a lawsuit.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Small Claims Court
(Separate Website)
Information on the operation of the Magisterial District Court in Pennsylvania.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Home Improvement Contracts
(Separate Website)
Information to help you when you enter into a home improvement contract.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Legal Briefs: Home Repair Problems and Scams
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the June 17, 2008 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live featuring some frequently asked questions and some helpful tips to navigate through those home repair headaches.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Legal Briefs: Tainted food and toxic toys
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the November, 20th 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show.
Topics include about what your rights are when it comes to product recalls. (6:01)
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Legal Briefs: Consumers' rights - What to do when a business closes
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the January 27, 2009 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live.
Feature some common questions and some tips in case you?ve purchased something from a now defunct retailer. Topics include gift cards; down payments and warranties.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Mail Order Problems
(Separate Website)
Information on mail order purchases from the Erie County Bar Association
By: Erie County Bar Association
Inventor Beware
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Insurance Tips for Consumers
(Separate Website)
Tips for consumers who are looking for insurance.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Auto Accident Victim's Medical Bills
(Separate Website)
Information about provisions in Pennsylvania law that may entitle you to have your medical bills paid when you are injured in an auto accident.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Where to turn with Insurance Problems
(Separate Website)
Information on resources for solving insurance problems.
By: Erie County Bar Association
Legal Briefs: Starting a business
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the August 19, 2008 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show
including important tips to remember if starting your own business.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Legal Briefs: The Internet: what you need to know and where you stand legally
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the October 9, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show. Topics includes the Internet and your children; conducting business online; and what you can and cannot put on a website.
October 9, 2007 edtions of Legal Briefs presented on KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Whitney Hughes of the Allegheny County Bar Association talks about what you should know to protect yourself, family members, and friends while using the internet. (7:04)
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
State and Federal Courts
(Separate Website)
A description of state and federal courts in PA.
By: Erie County Bar Association
How a Lawyer Can Help You
(Separate Website)
Consumer information pamphlet from the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
By: Pennsylvania Bar Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Legal Briefs: What you need to know about personal injury cases
(Separate Website)
Information discussed by Attorney Whitney Hughes on the June 5, 2007 edition of Legal Briefs on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live Show concerning personal injury claims which arise if he/she suffers physical or emotional harm based on the actions or negligence of another person.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association
Bureau of Consumer Protection
(Separate Website)
Information and services for consumers from the Pennsylvania Attorney General
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Informational Brochures from the PA Attorney General
(Separate Website)
Informational Brochures available from the PA Attorney General
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
A Consumer Reference Guide for Seniors [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Reference guide for seniors regarding how to avoid scams and frauds. [PDF Format, 43 pages)
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Hot Topics for Consumers from the Office of the PA Attorney General
(Separate Website)
Information on a variety of consumer issues from the PA Attorney General
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Consumer Action Website
(Separate Website)
Website published by the Federal Citizen Information Center featuring the Consumer Action Handbook. The Handbook features general advice on steps to take when shopping for goods or services, along with warnings on what to watch out for when shopping for cars, credit and home improvements, as well as information on how to solve consumer problems.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
The General Services Administration (GSA) updates and publishes this valuable resource every year. In this handbook, the GSA?s Office of Citizen Services brings you the latest information on your consumer rights and responsibilities.
By: U.S. General Services Adminiatration
Consumer.gov
(Separate Website)
Comprehensive resouce for consumer information from the federal government
By: First Gov for Consumers
Consumer Information from the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
Information on a large variety of topics from the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Federal Citizen Information Center
(Separate Website)
Consumer information from the Federal Citizen Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado
By: U.S. General Services Administration
High Cost Predatory Home Loans: How to Avoid the Traps
(Separate Website)
Information on how to protect yourself by knowing the warning signs of predatory loan practices.
By: Federal Citizen Information Center
Foreclosure Rescue Scams: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
(Separate Website)
Information on how to avoid foreclosure rescue scams that target homeowners facing foreclosure. These scams cost consumers thousands of dollars and often, their most valuable asset - their homes.
By: Office of Thrift Supervison
OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
(Separate Website)
This Consumer Advisory, issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), describes common mortgage scams, suggests ways to protect yourself, provides information on U.S. government loan programs and counseling resources, and lists 10 warning signs of a mortgage modification scam.
By: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Consumer Information
(Separate Website)
This section of the FTC website offers practical information on a variety of consumer topics. The information here can help you avoid rip-offs and exercise your consumer rights.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Reverse Mortgages for Seniors
(Separate Website)
Information about Reverse Mortgages, what they are, how they can give older Americans greater financial security, and also information on being aware of scam artists.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Is Your Manufactured Home Up to Standards?
(Separate Website)
Information for consumers and steps you can take if you are having problems with your manufactured home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Deceptive Home Improvement Contractors Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information for home owners with HUD insured loans on avoiding deceptive home improvement contractors.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Consumer Advisory: Fair Debt Collection Practices
(Separate Website)
July 2004 consumer advisory outlining the protections of Pennsylvania’s Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Protect Yourself, Protect Your Money
(Separate Website)
Information on some of today's most common scams as well as helpful tips to protect yourself and your money.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Banking
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