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Cars - Buying & Leasing
Oregon's "Lemon Law" - Protection for New Car Buyers
(Separate Website)
This law gives purchasers of new cars with major defects the right to receive a new vehicle or a refund.
By: Oregon Attorney General
Used Car Prices
Lists of standard values of used cars.
By: Kelley Blue Book & Edmunds
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Avoiding Home Equity Scams
(Separate Website)
Information about common loan scams that could result in your losing your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Buying a Home
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about the steps involved in buying a home.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
A foreclosure is a procedure to remove a person's rights to own and possess real property, including a house. Find out more here.
By: Oregon State Bar
Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
(Separate Website)
When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
(Separate Website)
How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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How to Avoid Being a Victim of Construction Fraud
(Separate Website)
Publications with tips for avoiding repair and home improvement problems.
By: Construction Contractors Board
How to Avoid Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Steps you can take to avoid foreclosure.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Looking for the Best Mortgage
(Separate Website)
Basic information about how to get the best mortgage for your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Reverse Mortgages
(Separate Website)
Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Saving Your Home From Foreclosure Information that may help you save your home from foreclosure.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Charitable Donations
(Separate Website)
Information about charitable giving and steps you can take to help ensure that the money you donate goes to worthwhile causes.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Consumer Protection Information
(Separate Website)
Publications on many consumer topics, including Seniors' issues.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money
(Separate Website)
Do you really have to get cash from your tax refund today? Beware! Many "Fast Cash Refunds," "Express Money," or "Instant Refunds" are really LOANS. Don't pay loan fees and interest to borrow your own tax refund money.
By: National Consumer Law Center, Inc.
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Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
Oregon Attorney General's Consumer Hotline
(Separate Website)
A hotline for consumers with questions or complaints about business practices. Also, how to file a consumer complaint on-line.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Prize Offers: You Don't Have to Pay to Play
(Separate Website)
Information about prize scams and laws that help protect consumers against fraudulent sweepstakes and prize offers.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Unlawful Trade Practices
(Separate Website)
Information about things sellers can't do when you buy or rent consumer goods or services.
By: Oregon State Bar
How to File a Consumer Complaint
(Separate Website)
How to file a consumer complaint with the State of Oregon. Includes links to forms in English and Spanish.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Oregon Insurance Complaints
Information about auto, health and other insurance in Oregon and how to file a consumer complaint against an insurance company or agent.
By: Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Insurance Division
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OregonLawHelp.org
Separate Website
This Site Covers the State of Oregon
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