Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud

• Be a Better Buyer - Better Business Bureau

  Increase your chances of having a positive purchase outcome. Remember to always check with the BBB first -- it's just good business. Content Detail

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  Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau

• Consumer Protection Information for Seniors

  The purpose of this resource is to help Seniors learn the red flags of fraud; recognize when someone is trying to victimize them; learn when to say "no" and close the door or hang up the phone; know how to report fraud to the appropriate agencies; and empower the consumer. (Chapter 11 of The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section.) Content Detail

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  Colorado Bar Association - Senior Law Handbook

• Court Fees

  Filing fees and costs in Colorado state courts. Content Detail

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  State of Colorado Judicial Branch

• Frauds, Scams and Alerts

  This page has links to information such as current alerts of fraud, scams & financial exploitation, including complaint forms for reporting incidences. Content Detail

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  Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection

• How to Spot Health Fraud

  Tip-offs to being ripped off if you buy certain health-related products. Content Detail

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  U.S. Food and Drug Administration

• Information, Education and Resources for Seniors

  Information about benefits for seniors, caregiving, health, prescription drugs, social security, senior answers and services, Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, patient rights and much more. Content Detail

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  Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Answers and Services

• Power Against Fraud Handbook PDF

  Test your fraud IQ. Learn about the warning signs of all types of fraud and preventative measures to reduce your risk. Content Detail

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  CASE Partnership - Judicial District Attorney's Office

• 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

• Scams

  Information about the countless ways con artists try to scam people - lenders, credit reports, staged car accidents, phony Medicare drug discount cards, sweepstakes, wire transfers. Be informed. Content Detail

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  AARP

• Adams County Legal Resources

  This has a list of court information, attorney or legal referrals, law lines, mediation and additional services. Content Detail

• Car Buying Tips

  This website will help you think through your car purchase decision and will provide an understanding of what your obligations and rights are as a car owner. Content Detail

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  Colorado Auto Industry Division

• Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection

  This site has information about educational training, publications, videos, abuse, fraud-scams & alerts, aging resources and partners. Content Detail

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  Colorado Non-Profit Development Center

• Credit File Security Freeze PDF

  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. Content Detail

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  Office of Denver District Attorney and CASE Partnership

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Filing for Change of Venue PDF

  You can request a change in the place where your case will be heard (venue) for several reasons, including that you want the case transferred to the county where you live. Click on the document for instructions and forms. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• When do you have to give your Social Security Number?

  You do not have to give your social security number to any merchant who asks you for it. Please read this resource to learn what to do when you are asked for your social security number . Content Detail

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  Privacy Rights Clearinghouse