Anyone victimized by fraudulent lenders or contractors
should:
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Contact an attorney immediately.
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File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission's
Consumer Response Center. The FTC cannot resolve individual
complaints, but it can take action against a company if a
pattern of violations is found.
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Contact the FTC
via the Internet; by calling toll-free: (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357);
TDD (for hearing impaired) (202) 326-2502; or by writing:
Consumer Response Center at Federal Trade Commission, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
Chapter 4: Watch out!
