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Consumer Alerts

• Feb 10, 2012  AG settlement: What homeowners need to know
  Steps toward healing the housing crisis Homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments will be eligible for loan modifications -…
• Dec 22, 2011  Relief for homeowners with Countrywide loans
  Homeowners who were victims of mortgage discrimination will be entitled to hundreds or thousands of dollars of financial compensation from…
• Nov 03, 2011  Borrowers' right to foreclosure review
  Homeowners who've suffered financially because of improper foreclosure practices are entitled to have their case reviewed as part of a…
• Sep 27, 2011  Act quickly: WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross class action proposed settlement
  NOTE: Deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Act now! Victims of the ID Theft Breach at WellPoint/Anthem Blue Cross have until…
• Aug 28, 2011  Sample complaint letter and email
  Consumer Action offers a sample complaint letter and an email complaint template. You can cut and paste these documents below.…
• Aug 05, 2011  Online rental scams target renters and landlords
  The Better Business Bureau (BBB) cautions consumers when using online websites to find a rental home. Within seconds of searching…
• Aug 04, 2011  Weigh in on "Know Before You Owe"
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for your input in their campaign to create a simple disclosure form…
• Jul 27, 2011  Money back for Wells' homeowners steered into high cost loans
  Consumer Action wants to alert homeowners that the Federal Reserve has fined Wells Fargo $85 million for allegedly steering homeowners…
• Jun 20, 2011  Real help arrives for unemployed homeowners
  Please alert homeowners in your area who are unemployed and struggling to stay in their homes to apply for emergency…
• May 20, 2011  Get real debt help
  Tips from Consumer Action, Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, and the National Consumer Law Center. Having trouble paying your…
• May 18, 2011  CFPB wants your input on "Know Before You Owe"
  Months before the new consumer watchdog has even opened its doors it’s asking for your opinion on how new mortgage…
• May 02, 2011  Disaster relief for homeowners with Freddie Mac mortgages
  Consumers with Freddie Mac owned mortgages whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by recent storms may be eligible for…
• Feb 23, 2011  Eight things to do if you lose your wallet
  Losing your wallet or purse is stressful. Your money, credit cards, driver's license are gone. Just in case, make a…
• Feb 23, 2011  Free IRS Open Houses offer taxpayer help on two Saturdays
  The Internal Revenue Service will open close to 100 IRS regional offices on Saturday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, March 26,…
• Feb 18, 2011  No more upfront fees for mortgage relief
  Companies that offer to help homeowners modify their mortgage or provide some type of foreclosure relief are now banned from…

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