Know your rights, where to get help and ways to help yourself
There are 12 resources
Know Your Rights
Protect Yourself as a Consumer
(Separate Website)
Consumer information on topics such as abusive lending, credit issues, privacy, seniors' issues and much more.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Protecting Older Coloradans from Financial Exploitation
(Separate Website)
This program provides information to and coordinates efforts by law enforcement offices, adult protection and mental health agencies and organizations assisting older Americans as well as efforts undertaken by older Americans themselves.
By: AARP ElderWatch (w/ CO Attorney General)
Colorado Collection Agency Board
(Separate Website)
Provides consumers with information about their rights and restricts the ways collection agencies can attempt to collect debts.
By: Colorado Attorney General's Office
What you Should Know about Writing Checks
A new law allows many individual checks to be processed electronically as soon as a consumer writes one, meaning they can clear within minutes. This resource informs you of your rights.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Getting Facts Before Borrowing Against Your Home Guidelines to getting a fair deal on a new or refinanced home loan.
By: Colorado Responsible Lending Task Force
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Spanish / Español
Complete and Print Out Small Claims Forms Online
(Separate Website)
This is available for individuals who need to complete the court forms necessary to file a Small Claims action in Colorado.
By: Colorado Legal Services
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Spanish / Español
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute.
By: Colorado Bar Association
Consumer Credit in Colorado
(Separate Website)
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
Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues This packet has information regarding consumer rights for different types of debt, collection agencies, and bankruptcy. It explains garnishment laws and has a list of organizations that may be able to help you file a complaint against creditors.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud
(Separate Website)
Fraud alert providing consumers with valuable advice on how to avoid getting scammed in the real estate market.
By: Denver DA's Office
Office of Dispute Resolution
(Separate Website)
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
Payday Loans = Very Costly Cash
(Separate Website)
"I just need enough cash to tide me over until payday."
"GET CASH UNTIL PAYDAY! . . . $100 OR MORE . . . FAST."
The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans - which come at a very high price.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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