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Consumer Resources
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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Bankruptcy Court - Contact Information
The Oregon Bankruptcy Court can send you a packet of information including advice on how to get forms, and instructions for filing. Get recorded information at: Portland: (503) 326-2231, ext. 0, Eugene: (541) 465-6448, ext. 0.
By: Federal Bankruptcy Court
Consumer Complaint Form
(Separate Website)
How to file a consumer complaint with the State of Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Justice
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Oregon Construction Contractors Board
(Separate Website)
Find out if your construction contractor is properly licensed by the State of Oregon.
By: State of Oregon
Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Servcies
(Separate Website)
Information and links about business and consumer resources in Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Servcies
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Oregon Insurance Complaints
(Separate Website)
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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Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
This federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families reduces the amount of federal taxes you owe and can result in a refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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Earned Income Tax Credit in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about the Oregon and federal tax credits and Oregon's Working Family Child Care Credit.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Free Tax Help - Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Counties
(Separate Website)
Tax-Aide is a volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to help elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and disabled taxpayers prepare state and federal tax returns.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Free Tax Help - Other Counties
(Separate Website)
Tax-Aide is a volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to help elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and disabled taxpayers prepare state and federal tax returns.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Unpaid Consumer Bills A booklet that provides information about unpaid consumer bills in Oregon. Topics include: Collection Agencies, Repossessions, The Creditor Takes You to Court, Collection of Judgments, Garnishments, Considering Bankruptcy, and Filing a Claim of Exemption.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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WPD File
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Credit Reports, Identity Theft & Privacy Rights
Knowing and Understanding Your Credit
(Separate Website)
This guide explains what credit is, how credit can affect your ability to buy a home, and how you can improve your credit record.
By: Fannie Mae Foundation
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Russian / Pусский
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Building a Better Credit Record
(Separate Website)
Information on getting your credit report and dealing with credit record problems.
By: Federal Trade Commsission
Credit and Your Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on credit reports, debt collection, credit problems and your rights under federal laws.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Information about identity theft and steps you can take to prevent it.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Privacy Rights
(Separate Website)
Information about identity theft and other issues related to privacy rights.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
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Debt Collection, Garnishment, Repossession
When You Have Unpaid Consumer Bills
Information about things you can do if you can't pay personal or family debts. (An excerpt from the Unpaid Consumer Bills booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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