Some problems are best handled with help from a person. These services can help, often for free.
If you are in danger
Call 911. For domestic violence support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, 24 hours a day (thehotline.org).
Free and low-cost legal help
- Legal aid near you: the Legal Services Corporation funds legal aid organizations in every state. Find legal aid (lsc.gov)
- LawHelp.org: guides and legal aid directories by state. lawhelp.org
- Lawyer referral services: most state bar associations run a lawyer referral service, often with a low-cost first consultation. Search for your state bar’s “lawyer referral service”.
Complaint and enforcement bodies
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — problems with banks, lenders, debt collectors and credit reports. consumerfinance.gov/complaint
- Federal Trade Commission — scams, fraud and identity theft. reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Your state attorney general’s consumer protection office — most states accept consumer complaints online.
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