Credit and Finance Consumer Advisory Bulletins

The Consumer Advisory is Attorney General Tom Miller's monthly bulletin with tips and information about a comprehensive list of consumer issues.

Call the Iowa Mortgage Help Hotline
Beware of Foreclosure “Rescue” Scams
Beware of "Free Trial Offers"
Rapid Tax-Refund Loans: A very costly way to gain just a few days on tax refunds
Prevent Identity Theft
Credit Cards on Student Incomes: Proceed With Caution -- and Shop With Care!
New Iowa "Foreclosure Hotline" -- 877-622-4866
How to Deal with Credit Card Offers
Fair Debt Collection: Know Your Rights
Gift Card Fact Sheet: Tips for Consumers
Avoid Car Title Loans
Get Your FREE Credit Reports
Guard Your Bank Accounts
"Payday Loans" -- Dollars Down the Drain?
Counterfeit Cashier’s Check Scam Grows
Medicare Rx Drug Discount Cards: Check 'em out -- but Beware of Scams
Nigeria Counterfeit Check Scam: Warning! Phony Cashier's Checks Cheat On-Line Sellers
Beware of Scheme Targeting African Americans
"Rent-to-Own" -- Know the Costs!
Home Equity Loans: Save for Months -- Pay for Decades
Zero-Percent Financing" Can Cost You Plenty!
"Credit Card Protection Plans" -- Paying for What You Can Do for Free?
Credit Insurance: Is it a Good Idea for You?
Advance Fee "Loan Broker" Schemes
Avoid Pyramid Schemes. Pyramids schemes are illegal -- and are destined to fail