Charities and Contributions, Precautionary Tips
(Separate Website)
This site consists of several tips and information about solicitors who may contact people by door-to-door or telephone contact. There are links to the State Registry of Charitible Organizations and Paid Solicitors, as well as links to Alaska Statutes and other resource material.
By: State of Alaska
Consumer Protection from Fake Insurance
(Separate Website)
This document gives tips on what to look out for when purchasing insurance and what things to be aware of to protect yourself from scams.
By: State of Alaska
Sale of Business Opportunities in Alaska
HUGE PROFITS WITH YOUR OWN BUSINESS!
Advertisements like these for making lots of money from your own business sound great. But consumers need to be wary of claims suggesting you can make big profits with little training or effort. This brochure provides information on what you can do to avoid scams involving the sale of business opportunities.
By: State of Alaska
Alaska's Lemon Law
(Separate Website)
The Lemon Law (AS 45.45.300) provides protection to buyers of new motor vehicles. If a new vehicle turns out to be defective and has not been properly repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the law requires a refund or replacement vehicle
By: Alaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection
Automobile Repair Act - AS 45.45.130 - AS 45.45.240
(Separate Website)
The Alaska Statutes regarding the laws governing the repair, estimate of repairs, notices, charges, authorizations for repairs, and other important laws concerned with automobile repairs.
By: State of Alaska
Contracts and Agreements and Local Government Administrations
(Separate Website)
An introduction to contracts and agreements made with a municipality. Included are some FAQ's about writing contracts and agreements and a list of federal and state statutes which regulate the proceedures, and remedies.
By: State of Alaska
What is Predatory Lending?
Although predatory lending is not defined by federal law and individual states define abusive lending differently, these practices usually involve stripping equity away from a homeowner. Predatory or abusive lending practices can include:
By: Anchorage Municipality
Helping People Avoid Predatory Lending Practices
(Separate Website)
By: Freddie Mac
What you should know about the do not call registry.
(Separate Website)
Most telemarketers cannot call your telephone number if it is in the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your home and mobile phone numbers for free. Your registration will be effective for five years.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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