Consumer Protection

• Consumer Action Handbook
  
  
• Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Page
  
  
• Federal Trade Commission - Who Cares
  
  
• National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care (US Department of US Health & Human Services)
  
  
• Social Security – Protect Your Social Security Number
  
  
• Social Security – Report Fraud

How do I check to see if a loan company is a licensed financial lender; I suspect I may be a victim of home equity fraud?

Call the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation at 1-877-999-6442.