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• Can I still make decisions if someone else has my Power of Attorney?

  Learn about your rights when you have a Power of Attorney. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Charity Scams

  Tips to help make sure that your charitable contributions actually go to the cause you support. This site includes information about how to donate to legitimate charities that support servicemembers and their families as well as questions to ask telemarketers claiming to call on behalf of local police and firefighters. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Choosing a Contractor

  How to protect yourself and hire the best contractor for your needs. Content Detail

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  Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Common Problems: Who To Contact

  A list of common problems and the places for you to talk to for that specific problem. Content Detail

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  Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Elder Law – Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation

  Information and resources to help with elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Government Imposter Scams

  Scammers sometimes pretend to be government officials to get you to send them money or to steal your personal information. This page includes information about scammers who pretend to be from the DOC, the FTC, Medicare, and SNAP as well as tips for recognizing and dealing with government imposter scams. Read More

• High-Cost Home Loans: Don't Be a Target

  Information about common Home Loan scams and how to protect yourself. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

• How to File a Complaint Against a Towing Company

  Learn what to do to file a complaint against a towing company if you have been wronged. Your complaint will go to the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee which will try to resolve your complaint and can also award damages if the company is found to be at fault. Content Detail

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  Office of Consumer Protection (OCP)

• How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

  Learn how to protect your identity from theft and what to do if someone steals your private information. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• How to Protect Yourself From Scams

  Learn how to protect yourself from scams, how to spot a scam, and what to do if you are scammed. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• How to Recover from Identity Theft

  IdentityTheft.gov can help you report and recover from identity theft. You will explain what happened so you can get a personal recovery plan and then help for putting that plan to action. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• HUD-approved Housing Counselors

  The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) trains and certifies non-profit housing counselors across the country. Read More

• Investment Scams and Foreign Currency Trading Frauds

  Information about common investment scams including foreign currency trading (FOREX) frauds and how to avoid them. Read More

• Just Say NO! to Senior Scams

  Information on common scams that target seniors and how to avoid being scammed. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Action (NCA)

• Living Trust Scams

  How to avoid living trust scams. Content Detail

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  State Bar of Montana