Finance and Lending

• Protecting Older Coloradans from Financial Exploitation

  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. Content Detail

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  AARP ElderWatch (w/ CO Attorney General)

• Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues PDF

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services - Fort Collins

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• 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. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Appropriate Dispute Resolution

  This information will help you learn about the many options you have when you are involved in a dispute. Content Detail

  By:

  Colorado Bar Association

• Complete and Print Out Small Claims Forms Online

  This is available for individuals who need to complete the court forms necessary to file a Small Claims action in Colorado. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Consumer Credit in Colorado

  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. Content Detail

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  Department of Law, State of Colorado

• Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues PDF

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  Colorado Legal Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud

  Fraud alert providing consumers with valuable advice on how to avoid getting scammed in the real estate market. Content Detail

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  Denver DA's Office

• Office of Dispute Resolution

  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. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Payday Loans = Very Costly Cash

  "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. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees

  You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services