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Bankruptcy
  Other Information
 
   Consumer Resources and Information (Separate Website)
Here you will find news articles, tips on consumer items, product reviews and more.
By: consumerworld.org
  
   
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Contracts/Warranties
  Know Your Rights
 
   How to File a Consumer Complaint in Colorado (Separate Website)
This website has phone numbers you can call to submit consumer complaints in a variety of areas . You have to first choose the topic that you are going to file a complaint about to access further information on the site.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
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Credit Access
  Available Help
 
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Need Help Managing Your Debt? (Separate Website)
Provides help to people dealing with stressful financial situations.
By: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
  
   
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  General Information
 
   Credit and Debt (Separate Website)
This site has information about credit card fraud,bankruptcy, credit reports, debit cards, pay day loans, check cashing, and managing your money.
By: AARP
  
   
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Debt Collection, Garnishment and Repossession
  Other Information
 
   Need Help Managing Your Debt? (Separate Website)
Provides help to people dealing with stressful financial situations.
By: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
  
   
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Finance and Lending
  Available Help
 
   How to File a Consumer Complaint in Colorado (Separate Website)
This website has phone numbers you can call to submit consumer complaints in a variety of areas . You have to first choose the topic that you are going to file a complaint about to access further information on the site.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Need Help Managing Your Debt? (Separate Website)
Provides help to people dealing with stressful financial situations.
By: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
  
   
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (Separate Website)
CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.
  
   
   Vehicle History Reports (Separate Website)
Here you can check the records of used cars, get a guide to inspecting used cars and more. CLS does not endorse any of the services advertised on this website. Please make sure that you are aware of any charges for services you seek out on this site.
By: CarFax
  
   
   Women's Resource Center (Separate Website)
The Women's Resource Center helps women help themselves by providing education, resource and referral, mentoring, community building and networking opportunities.
  
   
   Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Separate Website)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
  
   
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Identity Theft
   Control Your Personal Information (Separate Website)
A nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program, these publications empower you to take action to control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
  
   
   Identity Theft (Separate Website)
Steps to prevent identity theft and what to do if you become a victim.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools (Separate Website)
Protect yourself while using the computer for things such as email and surfing the Internet. This site covers topics such as snoop proof email, surfing anonymously, voice privacy and more. CLS does not lobby for, consult, or advise companies, nor do we endorse specific products or services.
By: Electronic Privacy Information Center
  
   
   Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Separate Website)
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers represents the common interests of its members and provides a forum to enable them to advance public policies that meet consumer and societal needs for clean, safe, efficient, and affordable personal transportation.
  
   
   American Arbitration Association (Separate Website)
A non-profit public service organization that provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.
  
   
   Car Buying Tips (Separate Website)
This information will help you learn what could help you get a fair deal when purchasing a new or used car. (There may be a small fee for certain products or services on this website.)
  
   
   Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (Separate Website)
Learn Auto Theft Prevention Tips, find out if you need additional automobile theft deterrents, verify your VIN number with State records and more.
  
   
   Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Separate Website)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
  
   
   Consumer Privacy Issues (Separate Website)
Educates consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Consumer Resources and Information (Separate Website)
Here you will find news articles, tips on consumer items, product reviews and more.
By: consumerworld.org
  
   
   Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (Separate Website)
CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.
  
   
   Direct Selling Association (DSA) (Separate Website)
All members of this organization follow the DSA Code of Ethics which protects consumers of direct selling products as well as the sellers of the products and opportunities.
  
   
   Free Legal News on IT and E-Commerce Issues (Separate Website)
OUT-LAW has 8,000 pages of free legal news and guidance, mostly on IT and e-commerce issues. It serves as a resource for those in a software start-up to the compliance team at a bank. (CLS does not recommend any particular law firm to help with these issues.)
By: out-law.com
  
   
   Healthy Homes Consumer Information (Separate Website)
This is a nationwide effort to address housing-related health and safety hazards to prevent childhood diseases and injuries in the home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Help from U. S. government (Separate Website)
This official web portal of the U. S. government is an invaluable resource to information on benefits, consumer guides, family services, health, jobs, safety, voting and more.
By: Office of Citizen Services and Communication
  
   
   Labor's Community Agency, Inc. (Separate Website)
This organization provides services to union members, their families and the community in the areas of employment assistance, housing, and mental health counseling.
By: Community Services Arm of the Colorado AFL-CIO
  
   
   Lemon Law Organization (Separate Website)
This organization supports and promotes government agencies that ensure an honest, safe, informed marketplace, and promote consumer and business responsibility in a competitive economy.
  
   
   Vehicle History Reports (Separate Website)
Here you can check the records of used cars, get a guide to inspecting used cars and more. CLS does not endorse any of the services advertised on this website. Please make sure that you are aware of any charges for services you seek out on this site.
By: CarFax
  
   
   What does it take to pay for the basics for your family? (Separate Website)
Learn how much it costs to make ends meet for your family and the resources available if you can't. Also learn about free resources to help your family move ahead financially.
By: Colorado Self-Sufficiency Calculator
  
   
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Energy Efficiency Tips (Separate Website)
Learn how to lower your utility bills by making your home and appliances more efficient
By: Energy Outreach Colorado
  
   
   Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP program) (Separate Website)
LEAP can help qualifying individuals with some portion of winter heading costs. This site provides eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.
By: Colorado Department of Human Services
  
   
   Need Help with Your Energy Bill? (Separate Website)
Apply for energy assistance during the heating season, and find out about other organizations in the community that help with energy needs during times of crisis.
By: Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Save Energy and Protect the Environment (Separate Website)
This resource provides information on energy-efficient appliances and products; ways to save electricity and insulate your home; consumer information about gasoline and cars that use alternative fuels; and information about deregulation of the electric power markets.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Special Utilities Rules for Renters
This private, non-profit organization provides information for landlords and tenants.
By: Housing Information and Community Referral
  
   
   Utility Assistance for Seniors
  
   
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Loans/Installment Purchases
  Available Help
 
   How to File a Consumer Complaint in Colorado (Separate Website)
This website has phone numbers you can call to submit consumer complaints in a variety of areas . You have to first choose the topic that you are going to file a complaint about to access further information on the site.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Need Help Managing Your Debt? (Separate Website)
Provides help to people dealing with stressful financial situations.
By: National Foundation for Credit Counseling
  
   
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (Separate Website)
CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.
  
   
   Vehicle History Reports (Separate Website)
Here you can check the records of used cars, get a guide to inspecting used cars and more. CLS does not endorse any of the services advertised on this website. Please make sure that you are aware of any charges for services you seek out on this site.
By: CarFax
  
   
   Women's Resource Center (Separate Website)
The Women's Resource Center helps women help themselves by providing education, resource and referral, mentoring, community building and networking opportunities.
  
   
   Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Separate Website)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
  
   
back to top      
 
Other Consumer
   Control Your Personal Information (Separate Website)
A nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program, these publications empower you to take action to control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
  
   
   Identity Theft (Separate Website)
Steps to prevent identity theft and what to do if you become a victim.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools (Separate Website)
Protect yourself while using the computer for things such as email and surfing the Internet. This site covers topics such as snoop proof email, surfing anonymously, voice privacy and more. CLS does not lobby for, consult, or advise companies, nor do we endorse specific products or services.
By: Electronic Privacy Information Center
  
   
   Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Separate Website)
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers represents the common interests of its members and provides a forum to enable them to advance public policies that meet consumer and societal needs for clean, safe, efficient, and affordable personal transportation.
  
   
   American Arbitration Association (Separate Website)
A non-profit public service organization that provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.
  
   
   Car Buying Tips (Separate Website)
This information will help you learn what could help you get a fair deal when purchasing a new or used car. (There may be a small fee for certain products or services on this website.)
  
   
   Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (Separate Website)
Learn Auto Theft Prevention Tips, find out if you need additional automobile theft deterrents, verify your VIN number with State records and more.
  
   
   Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Separate Website)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
  
   
   Consumer Privacy Issues (Separate Website)
Educates consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Consumer Resources and Information (Separate Website)
Here you will find news articles, tips on consumer items, product reviews and more.
By: consumerworld.org
  
   
   Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (Separate Website)
CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.
  
   
   Direct Selling Association (DSA) (Separate Website)
All members of this organization follow the DSA Code of Ethics which protects consumers of direct selling products as well as the sellers of the products and opportunities.
  
   
   Free Legal News on IT and E-Commerce Issues (Separate Website)
OUT-LAW has 8,000 pages of free legal news and guidance, mostly on IT and e-commerce issues. It serves as a resource for those in a software start-up to the compliance team at a bank. (CLS does not recommend any particular law firm to help with these issues.)
By: out-law.com
  
   
   Healthy Homes Consumer Information (Separate Website)
This is a nationwide effort to address housing-related health and safety hazards to prevent childhood diseases and injuries in the home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Help from U. S. government (Separate Website)
This official web portal of the U. S. government is an invaluable resource to information on benefits, consumer guides, family services, health, jobs, safety, voting and more.
By: Office of Citizen Services and Communication
  
   
   Labor's Community Agency, Inc. (Separate Website)
This organization provides services to union members, their families and the community in the areas of employment assistance, housing, and mental health counseling.
By: Community Services Arm of the Colorado AFL-CIO
  
   
   Lemon Law Organization (Separate Website)
This organization supports and promotes government agencies that ensure an honest, safe, informed marketplace, and promote consumer and business responsibility in a competitive economy.
  
   
   Vehicle History Reports (Separate Website)
Here you can check the records of used cars, get a guide to inspecting used cars and more. CLS does not endorse any of the services advertised on this website. Please make sure that you are aware of any charges for services you seek out on this site.
By: CarFax
  
   
   What does it take to pay for the basics for your family? (Separate Website)
Learn how much it costs to make ends meet for your family and the resources available if you can't. Also learn about free resources to help your family move ahead financially.
By: Colorado Self-Sufficiency Calculator
  
   
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Energy Efficiency Tips (Separate Website)
Learn how to lower your utility bills by making your home and appliances more efficient
By: Energy Outreach Colorado
  
   
   Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP program) (Separate Website)
LEAP can help qualifying individuals with some portion of winter heading costs. This site provides eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.
By: Colorado Department of Human Services
  
   
   Need Help with Your Energy Bill? (Separate Website)
Apply for energy assistance during the heating season, and find out about other organizations in the community that help with energy needs during times of crisis.
By: Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Save Energy and Protect the Environment (Separate Website)
This resource provides information on energy-efficient appliances and products; ways to save electricity and insulate your home; consumer information about gasoline and cars that use alternative fuels; and information about deregulation of the electric power markets.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Special Utilities Rules for Renters
This private, non-profit organization provides information for landlords and tenants.
By: Housing Information and Community Referral
  
   
   Utility Assistance for Seniors
  
   
back to top      
 
Public Utilities
   Control Your Personal Information (Separate Website)
A nonprofit consumer education, research, and advocacy program, these publications empower you to take action to control your personal information by providing practical tips on privacy protection.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
  
   
   Identity Theft (Separate Website)
Steps to prevent identity theft and what to do if you become a victim.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
  
   
   Online Guide to Practical Privacy Tools (Separate Website)
Protect yourself while using the computer for things such as email and surfing the Internet. This site covers topics such as snoop proof email, surfing anonymously, voice privacy and more. CLS does not lobby for, consult, or advise companies, nor do we endorse specific products or services.
By: Electronic Privacy Information Center
  
   
   Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Separate Website)
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers represents the common interests of its members and provides a forum to enable them to advance public policies that meet consumer and societal needs for clean, safe, efficient, and affordable personal transportation.
  
   
   American Arbitration Association (Separate Website)
A non-profit public service organization that provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court.
  
   
   Car Buying Tips (Separate Website)
This information will help you learn what could help you get a fair deal when purchasing a new or used car. (There may be a small fee for certain products or services on this website.)
  
   
   Colorado Auto Theft Investigators (Separate Website)
Learn Auto Theft Prevention Tips, find out if you need additional automobile theft deterrents, verify your VIN number with State records and more.
  
   
   Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) (Separate Website)
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
  
   
   Consumer Privacy Issues (Separate Website)
Educates consumers and businesses about the importance of personal information privacy.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Consumer Resources and Information (Separate Website)
Here you will find news articles, tips on consumer items, product reviews and more.
By: consumerworld.org
  
   
   Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (Separate Website)
CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit auto safety and consumer advocacy organization working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.
  
   
   Direct Selling Association (DSA) (Separate Website)
All members of this organization follow the DSA Code of Ethics which protects consumers of direct selling products as well as the sellers of the products and opportunities.
  
   
   Free Legal News on IT and E-Commerce Issues (Separate Website)
OUT-LAW has 8,000 pages of free legal news and guidance, mostly on IT and e-commerce issues. It serves as a resource for those in a software start-up to the compliance team at a bank. (CLS does not recommend any particular law firm to help with these issues.)
By: out-law.com
  
   
   Healthy Homes Consumer Information (Separate Website)
This is a nationwide effort to address housing-related health and safety hazards to prevent childhood diseases and injuries in the home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Help from U. S. government (Separate Website)
This official web portal of the U. S. government is an invaluable resource to information on benefits, consumer guides, family services, health, jobs, safety, voting and more.
By: Office of Citizen Services and Communication
  
   
   Labor's Community Agency, Inc. (Separate Website)
This organization provides services to union members, their families and the community in the areas of employment assistance, housing, and mental health counseling.
By: Community Services Arm of the Colorado AFL-CIO
  
   
   Lemon Law Organization (Separate Website)
This organization supports and promotes government agencies that ensure an honest, safe, informed marketplace, and promote consumer and business responsibility in a competitive economy.
  
   
   Vehicle History Reports (Separate Website)
Here you can check the records of used cars, get a guide to inspecting used cars and more. CLS does not endorse any of the services advertised on this website. Please make sure that you are aware of any charges for services you seek out on this site.
By: CarFax
  
   
   What does it take to pay for the basics for your family? (Separate Website)
Learn how much it costs to make ends meet for your family and the resources available if you can't. Also learn about free resources to help your family move ahead financially.
By: Colorado Self-Sufficiency Calculator
  
   
   Educate Yourself as a Consumer (Separate Website)
Advances consumer rights by referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies, publishes educational materials in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages, also compares prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long distance services.
By: Consumer Action - Consumer Education and Advocacy

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Energy Efficiency Tips (Separate Website)
Learn how to lower your utility bills by making your home and appliances more efficient
By: Energy Outreach Colorado
  
   
   Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP program) (Separate Website)
LEAP can help qualifying individuals with some portion of winter heading costs. This site provides eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.
By: Colorado Department of Human Services
  
   
   Need Help with Your Energy Bill? (Separate Website)
Apply for energy assistance during the heating season, and find out about other organizations in the community that help with energy needs during times of crisis.
By: Colorado Energy Assistance Foundation

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Save Energy and Protect the Environment (Separate Website)
This resource provides information on energy-efficient appliances and products; ways to save electricity and insulate your home; consumer information about gasoline and cars that use alternative fuels; and information about deregulation of the electric power markets.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Special Utilities Rules for Renters
This private, non-profit organization provides information for landlords and tenants.
By: Housing Information and Community Referral
  
   
   Utility Assistance for Seniors
  
   
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Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud
  Health Fraud
 
   How to Spot Health Fraud (Separate Website)
Tip-offs to being ripped off if you buy certain health-related products.
By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  
   
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  Seniors
 
   Information, Education and Resources for Seniors (Separate Website)
Information about benefits for seniors, caregiving, health, prescription drugs, social security, senior answers and services, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, patient rights and much more.
By: Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Answers and Services
  
   
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