Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
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General Information
Consumer Credit in Colorado
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A Colorado law which regulates how much you can be charged for credit, restricts what can happen to you if you pay late and defines what information must be provided to you before you commit to any credit transaction. The law is the Uniform Consumer Credit Code and this resource highlights that law.
By: Department of Law, State of Colorado
Obtain your Free Credit Report
A new federal law provides for access to free reports for individuals in all states through annualcreditreport.com.
You can obtain your credit report three times annually once from each of the 3 major credit bureaus.
By: annualcreditreport.com
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Credit File Security Freeze Any US Citizen can put a security freeze on their credit reports. A freeze means your file can't be shared with potential creditors which can help prevent identity theft. If your files are frozen, even someone who has your name and Social Security number will not be able to get credit in your name.
By: Office of Denver District Attorney and CASE Partnership
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Protect Yourself as a Consumer
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Consumer information on topics such as abusive lending, credit issues, privacy, seniors' issues and much more.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Filing Consumer Complaints
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A list of website links to help you locate useful information and to show you how to file a complaint.
By: U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Consumer Litigation
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
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This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Credit vs. Debit: Which should you use?
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Credit cards and debit cards allow you to pay for things using two very different financial tools, learn more about functions of both.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Office of Dispute Resolution
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If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch
Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems.
By: Channel 9 News in Denver, Colorado
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