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BE AWARE DELAWARE!
Many times people unknowingly place themselves in danger by giving information to the wrong people. We provide many articles so you can learn how to minimize your chances of becoming a victim of fraud.
 
 
Automobiles & TRAVELING

Auto Issues
Avoid Auto Fraud
Buy a Car online - Be Careful
Drivers License Fraud
    El Fraude en Automovil
Lemon Law Code Summary
Travel - Plan well
 
 
Manufactured HOUSING
ADR Application
Operating Procedures of the Council
Title 29 § 2519.
 
Credit REPORTS
Credit Report Security Freeze
Credit Score and Report - Get it, Understand it
Denied Credit - What to Do
FREE Annual Credit reports
Good Financial Practices
Payday Loans - Think before you Borrow Trouble
Understanding Debt Management Services
 
Health & HOME
Gas & Electric Utility Shut-offs
Home Construction - Check before you contract
Landlord Tenant Code Brochure
Landlord Tenant Code Summary
Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund & Trust Authority
Manufactured Home Owners Rights
Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act
Manufactured Home Owners and Community Owners Act Summary
 
Internet SAFETY
Chat Rooms - Be Safe, Not Sorry
Spyware - Beware
Tax Prep & E-filing - It's Easier Than You Think
Your Child and the Internet - Safety First
List of Previous Internet Safety Presentations  - Request a Speaker
 
Mortgage FORECLOSURE
Mortgage Fraud
    El Fraude en Casa
How to Avoid Mortgage Foreclosure Scams
Mortgage Rescue Fraud Protection Act 
State Foreclosure Task Force website 
Mortgage Late?
Federal Trade Commission - Money Matters
 
Phone, Fax, Email & Mail
Cell Phone Cameras and your Privacy
Do Not Call  Registry
Faxes - How to stop the Spam
Phishing - Don't get Hooked (Email Scams)
Register for the National "Do Not Call" List 
Telemarketing - It's the Law
 
Personal PRIVACY
ATM Safety Tips
Avoid Identity Theft Brochure
Freedom of Information Act
Sample Complaint letter to businesses that use SS# as identifiers
 
Purchases & CONTRACTS
Avoid Consumer Fraud
Bait & Switch - Don't Get Caught
Door-to-Door Sales: Your rights
Gift Cards
Gift Returns
On-Line Shopping
Shopping Tips - Be Safe
Shopping / Credit Fraud
    El Fraude en la Biletera
 
Work, School & FINANCIAL SCAMS
Avoid Investment Scams
Employment Scams
Modeling & Acting Scams - Don't Fall for the flattery
Scholarships - Be Wise
Vocational Schools - Do your homework
Warning Signs of Financial Abuse of an Elderly Person
Work at Home Schemes - Too Good To Be True
 

  
 
 

 

Last Updated: Thursday, 05-Nov-2009 10:12:49 EST
 
 Press RELEASES
Delaware Housing Workshops offered October 7 and 8
10-1-2009
  
2009 investor education campaign empowers Delawareans to avoid investment frauds and scams
9-8-2009
 

Pfizer Inc to Pay $2.3 Billion in Historic Settlement
9-4-2009
 
Delaware reaches consumer protection settlement with Pfizer
9-2-2009

>> Read all Press Releases
  
 
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Important CONTACTS
 

Consumer Protection Hotline:
  800-220-5424 (Toll-Free)
  302-577-8600

Consumer Protection Fax:
  302-577-6499

Consumer Protection Email:
consumer.protection@state.de.us

Consumer Protection Wilmington:
  820 N. French Street 5th floor
  Wilmington, DE 19801

Consumer Protection Dover:
  102 W. Water St.
  Dover, DE 19904

Consumer Protection Georgetown:
  114 E. Market St.
  Georgetown, DE 19947