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	"Do Not Call" Registry (Separate Website) The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. By: National Do Not Call Registry


	Bankruptcy Basics (Separate Website) Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information on different aspects of federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and answers some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process. By: United States Courts


	FCC Online Complaint Forms (Separate Website) Online forms to submit a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission about problems with disability access, telephone, fax, internet, television and radio problems. By: Federal Communications Commission


	Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Assistant Form (Separate Website) (Separate Website) The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, collects complaints about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media. By: Federal Trade Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Form (Separate Website) Online form to submit a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection about identity theft, a business or other consumer problem. By: Federal Trade Commission


	Iowa Attorney General Complaints (Separate Website) File a complaint and find information from the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. By: Office of the Attorney General, Iowa Department of Justice


	Iowa Courts Attorney Discipline Information (Separate Website) Information and a form to complain about the professional conduct of an attorney. By: Iowa Judicial Branch


	Iowa Insurance Division Complaint Forms (Separate Website) Information on how to prepare and file a complaint against an insurer. By: Iowa Insurance Division


	Iowa Small Claims Forms (Separate Website) Information and forms to use in Iowa Small Claims cases suing for money damages or return of property. In a small claims case the amount in controversy is $5000 or less. By: Iowa Judicial Branch


	Iowa Utility Board Customer Complaint Forms (Separate Website) Information and forms to complain about utility companies in Iowa. By: Iowa Utilities Board


	Self-Help Forms for Bankruptcy Court in Northern District of Iowa (Separate Website) Information and forms to file a bankruptcy without an attorney By: U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Northern District of Iowa


	Self-Help Forms for Bankruptcy Court in Southern District of Iowa (Separate Website) Forms for some actions in the Southern District Court. No self-help bankruptcy forms. By: U.S. District Court - Southern District of Iowa


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