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How to Survive the Housing Crisis
Get tips on dealing with a possible foreclosure. Making Home Affordable
The President's new program might help you modify or refinance your mortgage.
Saving your home
This tipsheet, updated often, sums up key facts if you are in danger of losing your home.
Foreclosure rescue scams
Thieves prey on those facing a foreclosure. Here are tips on avoiding common scams.
Foreclosure facts
This tipsheet explains the basics: how to deal with your lender, avoid scams, get help, etc.
Renters in a foreclosure
If you rent a home that is in foreclosure, a new law gives you more time to move out.
New CA law means more contact
State law says lenders must contact homeowners before starting foreclosure.
How to contact your lender
Here's a list of many major lenders. They might have a program right for you.

Holiday ShoppingTop 10 Tips: Holiday Shopping
Updated Nov. 20, 2009
• Remember these important tips this holiday season.
• Be smart with credit cards, gift cards, receipts.
• Read the fine print and watch for scams.
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Scam Alert! Reassessing Property TaxesScam Alert: "Reassessing" Property Taxes
Updated Nov. 5, 2009
• Companies are mailing offers claiming to lower your taxes.
• They charge a fee and even threaten you with late fees.
• These are not from the government; the letter must say so.
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DCA In Your Community
The Department of Consumer Affairs participates in many public speaking events and community fairs. Upcoming events include:

DCA's 2009 Consumer Resource DirectoryDCA's 2009 Consumer Resource Directory
Updated Oct. 7, 2009
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs is pleased to release its 2009 Consumer Resource Directory. Our Resource Directory provides information on the services our Department provides, plus a list of over 160 agencies and organizations that assist consumers. Click here (large PDF format) for a digital copy and check inside to find out how to order a copy from DCA.

DCA investigation leads to 10-year jail sentence for fake immigration lawyer
February 4, 2009

Investigation by DCA leads to $1.35 million settlement with door-to-door cookware sales company
Sept. 3, 2008

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