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Consumer Protection

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    Many seniors, transitioning to a fixed income, are unsure of how to manage their finances. Our Consumer Protection Unit can provide advice on this transition and how you can make ends meet. For many, consumer debt can result in stressful and intimidating collection calls or legal action by creditors. The attorneys and paralegals in this unit can provide advice and counsel, advocacy, and representation in these matters.

    We are available to help seniors in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. To find out if you qualify for help, you can contact our intake line at 716-853-3087. CELJ’s Consumer Protection Unit assists people 60 years and older with a variety of legal issues, including:

    Advice on handling debt matters

    Stop harassment or calls from debt collectors

    Resolve offsets of social security funds or restraints on bank accounts

    Recovery from identity theft

    Responding to court action or papers from creditors

    Help with scam prevention or recovery

    Provider:Center for Elder Law & Justice
    Provider Address:237 Delaware Avenue, Olean, NY, 14760
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    1-716-853-3087
    Toll Free:No

    Website:https://www.elderjusticeny.org/consumer-protection
    42.08
    -78.43
    Last Update:11/19/2024 12:23 PM
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