Complaint resolution service publishes case studies, recall information and consumer news.

The federal treasure trove from the FCIC — the folks you might hear on public service announcements as shipping from Pueblo, Colorado — have an amazing variety of books and information for no or little cost. One we especially like is a packet published with help from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Fraud Protection for Seniors.

The package includes helpful pamphlets about scams that sound too good to be and even tips on protecting your retirement savings. There are even hints on how to qualify marketing offers to ensure they are appropriate for you.

Ordering this free package of publications is easy:

• Send your name and address to Fraud Protection for Seniors, Pueblo, Colorado 81009
• Order Protecting Seniors From Fraud online
• Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO or  (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Fraud Protection for Seniors package.

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Four “debt negotiation” companies have settled government charges that they acted improperly by promising consumers debt services they could not provide. The companies will cease operating and pay more than a quarter-million dollars in fines.

The companies involved are National Support Services LLC, Homeland Financial Services LLC, Financial Liberty Services LLC, and United Debt Recovery LLC.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was the lead agency involved in reaching a resolution with the companies.  The settlement allows the companies and individuals to avoid trials or even an admission of guilt.  The government agency will also be permitted to monitor future actions from the accused.

We often warn consumers about aggressive “credit repair” specialists and others who claim to have more authority to help consumers with burdensome debt.  The federal government’s communications group, the FCIC, has great advice detailing your rights and suggestions for getting out of debt.

As consumers greet the continuing collapse of Wall Street and supposedly safe investments, in addition to bank failures, there is no shame and should be no fear in contacting your bank or other creditors.  The information at this site will show you how.

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Passports for visiting Canada and Mexico, fees for checking luggage, fees for peanuts! What else will the travel industry and government throw at us? Your best defense against a stressful travel experience is preparation and patience. There are new government time-saving tips for summer travel for recent changes to ID requirements, baggage restrictions and security checkpoint procedures.

The good folks at the FCIC, you know them as sending out information from ‘Pueblo, Colorado’ have put together a wonderful resource that address all these issues. You can read Summer Travel Tips
at their site and even send the information to a friend.

The federal government takes much well deserved criticism for inefficiency. This agency, however, consistently gets the job done.

Posted under Travel