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  • FTC scam information

    Find information about recognizing, avoiding and reporting scams.

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    United States · Information or service finder · source checked October 20, 2026

  • CFPB consumer money tools

    Explore information about bank accounts, credit, debt, loans and other money questions.

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    United States · Information or service finder · source checked October 20, 2026

  • Informed Immigrant

    Plain-language guides for immigrants on DACA, detention, health care and work, plus a ZIP code search for legal and community help. It is an information site, not a law office.

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    United States · Organization or resource · source checked October 21, 2026

  • Avoid immigration scams and notario fraud

    Guidance from the California Attorney General on spotting immigration services fraud. Only lawyers, accredited representatives and recognized organizations can give immigration legal advice; notarios and consultants cannot.

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    California · Organization or resource · source checked October 22, 2026

  • DOJ recognized organizations and accredited representatives

    Federal lists of nonprofit organizations recognized by the Department of Justice and their accredited non-attorney representatives, who are allowed to represent people before immigration agencies and courts. Use it to check that a non-lawyer helper is authorized.

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    United States · Information or service finder · source checked October 22, 2026

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