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GET STARTED NOWFraud by telephone solicitors or Radio/Television Advertisement
The FCC
445 12 St. SW
Washington DC, 20554
(202) 418-0190 / (888) 225-5322 or www.fcc.gov
Fraud by any person or company who used the US Postal Service
1. Find the U.S. Government section of your local phone book (may be blue pages, probably in front of the phone book).
2. Look for Postal Service or contact the federal office:
USPS Inspection Services
475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington DC, 20260
(202) 268-2284 or www.usps.gov
Help for anyone who feels they were defrauded
National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
1701 K Street, NW,Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
(800) 876-7060 or www.fraud.org
The NFIC can help people who feel they’ve been defrauded. Services include:
* Assistance filing a complaint with appropriate federal agencies.
* Recorded information on current fraud schemes.
* Tips on how to avoid becoming a fraud victim.
* Direct ordering of consumer publications in English or Spanish.
Browse our recent blog articles and you will see and learn about the various ways AFS can help you, as well as educate yourself.
On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the One-Time Student Loan Debt Relief plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families.. The discharge will not be automatically granted. YOU MUST APPLY. Here are steps to take to determine eligibility and ensure you do not miss important student loan updates.
A recent headline from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has alerted consumers that another financial institution has been fined for, “Illegally Exploiting Personal Data to Open Sham Accounts for Unsuspecting Customers.” This typically happens when financial institutions incentivize their employees to open new credit and loan accounts and to sell certain financial products. Find out how you can protect yourself.
According to an article on Bloomberg.com, 53% of couples say inflation is prompting them to discuss money more often with their partners. This is great news as just four short years ago 44% of Americans saw personal finance as the most challenging topic to discuss with others (Scientific American).
Many people have heard of a financial cleanse. And if you have not, it is a way to understand where your money goes and ensure that those expenses align with your financial goals and values. It focuses on changing the relationship we have with money.
Call us at (888) 864-8548
and your counselor will review your credit report, analyze your financial situation and help you find the option that's best for you.
