Resources and Helpful Links
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)a nationwide organization of more than 1,000 attorneys who represent consumers victimized by fraudulent, abusive, and predatory business practices
annualcreditreport.coma free way to get your credit report. You may obtain one free credit report each 12 months.
www.budhibbs.coma website with a wealth of information on debt collection and specific debt collectors from leading consumer credit expert Budd Hibbs.
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairsthe state agency charged with educating and protecting consumers, and attempting to resolve their complaints against businesses. You can file a complaint through the SCDCA here.
National Consumer League's Fraud Centera website with outstanding resources for avoiding fraudulent practices.
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Centera non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy for low income people in South Carolina through representation, lobbying, consumer education, training, and co-counseling.
Articles by Dave Maxfield
Common Consumer Complaints, S.C. Lawyer Magazine, July/August 2002, at 34.