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  4. This is the Phonebook for the Consumer Survival Kit.  You may add your own phone numbers to this list, but remember to 'SAVE AS' to your hard drive.
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  6. Note:  CLOSE this window before continuing with the Consumer Survival Kit.  Only one Phonebook may be opened at a time.
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  9. Academy of Family Mediators
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  11. Academy of Family Mediators
  12. (Divorce mediation)
  13. 355 Tyrol West
  14. 1500 S. Highway 100
  15. Golden Valley, Minn.   55416
  16. 612-525-8670
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  20. American Bar Association
  21. ........................................
  22. American Bar Association
  23. Attorney Complaints & Fee Arbitration
  24. 750 North Lake Shore
  25. Chicago, IL   60611
  26. 1-800-621-6159
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  30. American Homeowner's Foundation
  31. ........................................
  32. American Homeowner's Foundation
  33. (Remodeling contracts)
  34. 1724 South Quincy St.
  35. Arlington, VA   22204
  36. 703-979-4663
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  40. American Institute of Architects
  41. ........................................
  42. American Institute of Architects
  43. (For a remodeling contract, ask for the standard form of agreement between owner and contractor: A101, A111 or A201)
  44. AIA Orders
  45. 2 Winter Sport Lane
  46. P.O. Box 60
  47. Williston, VT   05495
  48. 1-800-365-2724
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  52. American Movers Conference
  53. ........................................
  54. American Movers Conference
  55. Dispute Settlement Program
  56. 1611 Duke St.
  57. Alexandria, VA   22314
  58. 703-683-7410
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  62. American Society of CPAs
  63. ........................................
  64. American Society of CPAs
  65. 1211 6th Avenue
  66. New York, NY   10036
  67. 1-800-862-4272
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  71. American Society of Home Inspectors
  72. ........................................
  73. American Society of Home Inspectors
  74. 85 West Algonquin Road
  75. Suite 360
  76. Arlington Heights, IL   60005
  77. 1-800-743-2744
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  81. AutoSolve Manufacturers Arbitration
  82. ........................................
  83. AutoSolve Manufacturers Arbitration Program
  84. (Auto arbitration for Toyota or Lexus vehicles)
  85. 1000 AAA Drive
  86. Heathrow, FL   32746
  87. 1-800-477-6583
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  91. Bankcard Holders of America
  92. ........................................
  93. Bankcard Holders of America
  94. (For a guide to low-interest, low-fee credit cards)
  95. 560 Herndon Parkway
  96. Suite 120
  97. Herndon, VA   22070
  98. 703-481-1110
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  102. Better Business Bureau Autoline
  103. ........................................
  104. (Auto arbitration: General Motors, Saturn, or Volkswagen)
  105. 100 Edgewood Ave., Suite 1012
  106. Atlanta, GA  30303
  107. 404-688-1747
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  110. Car Checkers of America
  111. ........................................
  112. Car Checkers of America
  113. (Used-car diagnostic service)
  114. 1048 Westmill Drive
  115. Kennesaw, GA   30144
  116. 404-514-8100
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  120. Center for Auto Safety
  121. ........................................
  122. Center for Auto Safety
  123. (Auto recalls)
  124. 2001 S St. N.W., Suite 410
  125. Washington, DC   20009
  126. 202-328-7700
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  130. Child Support Enforcement
  131. ........................................
  132. Child Support Enforcement
  133. Washington, DC
  134. 202-401-9373
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  138. Children's Support Services
  139. ........................................
  140. Children's Support Services
  141. (To find a collection agency specializing in child support)
  142. P.O. Box 691067
  143. San Antonio, TX   78269
  144. 1-800-729-2445
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  148. Consumer Credit Counseling Service 
  149. ........................................
  150. Metropolitan Atlanta
  151. 100 Edgewood Ave., Suite 1500
  152. Atlanta, GA  30303
  153. 404-527-7630 or 1-800-388-CCCS
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  156. Council of Better Business Bureaus
  157. ........................................
  158. Council of Better Business Bureaus
  159. Autoline
  160. 4200 Wilson Blvd.
  161. Suite 800
  162. Arlington, VA   22203
  163. 1-800-955-5100
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  167. Equifax Information Service
  168. ........................................
  169. Equifax Information Service
  170. (Credit reports)
  171. P.O. Box 740123
  172. Atlanta, GA   30374
  173. 1-800-685-1111
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  177. Federal Trade Commission
  178. ........................................
  179. Federal Trade Commission
  180. (For a copy of the brochure "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act")
  181. Publications Division
  182. Washington, DC   20580
  183. 202-326-2222
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  187. Ford Consumer Assistance Center
  188. ........................................
  189. Ford Consumer Assistance Center
  190. (Auto arbitration, Ford vehicles)
  191. 300 Renaissance Center
  192. P.O. Box 43360
  193. Detroit, MI   48243
  194. 1-800-392-3673
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  198. Funeral and Memorial Societies of Americ
  199. ........................................
  200. Funeral and Memorial Societies of America
  201. (For a directory of memorial societies in your area)
  202. 6900 Lost Lake Road
  203. Egg Harbor, WI   54209
  204. 414-868-2729
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  208. GEICO
  209. ........................................
  210. GEICO
  211. (Extended warranties)
  212. One Geico Blvd.
  213. Fredericksburg, VA   22412-3004
  214. 1-800-841-1003
  215. In Texas: 1-800-841-5432
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  219. Housing & Urban Development
  220. ........................................
  221. Housing & Urban Development
  222. (Questions regarding landlord/tenant disputes)
  223. Washington, DC
  224. 202-708-0547 (Ask to speak with the desk officer representing your state)
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  228. Insurance Information, Inc.
  229. ........................................
  230. Insurance Information, Inc.
  231. (Insurance price quotes)
  232. 23 Route 134
  233. South Dennis, MA   02660
  234. 1-800-472-5800
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  238. International Fabricare Institute
  239. ........................................
  240. International Fabricare Institute
  241. Garment Analysis Laboratory
  242. 12251 Tech Road
  243. Silver Spring, MD   20904
  244. 1-800-638-2627
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  248. IRS Problem Resolution National Office
  249. ........................................
  250. IRS Problem Resolution National Office
  251. Taxpayer Ombudsman's Office
  252. Washington, DC
  253. 202-622-6100
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  257. MasterCard International
  258. ........................................
  259. MasterCard International
  260. Public Affairs Department
  261. 888 7th Ave.
  262. New York, NY 10106
  263. 212-649-5476
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  267. Mortgage Bankers Association of America
  268. ........................................
  269. Mortgage Bankers Association of America
  270. (Mortgages and refinancing)
  271. 1125 15th St.
  272. Washington, DC   20005
  273. 202-861-6500
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  277. My Mechanic
  278. ........................................
  279. My Mechanic
  280. Used-car diagnostic service
  281. P.O. Box 800307
  282. Sugar Hill, GA   30518
  283. 1-800-852-4704
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  287. National Association of Professional 
  288. ........................................
  289. National Association of Professional Remodeling Contractors
  290. 4301 North Fairfax Drive
  291. Suite 310
  292. Arlington, VA   22203-1627
  293. 1-800-966-7601
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  297. National Association of Securities 
  298. ........................................
  299. National Association of Securities Dealers
  300. (Investments)
  301. Disciplinary History: 1-800-289-9999
  302. Licensing Information: 301-590-6500
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  306. National Charities Information Bureau
  307. ........................................
  308. National Charities Information Bureau
  309. (Performance ratings on charities)
  310. 19 Union Square West
  311. New York, NY   10003
  312. 212-929-6300
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  316. National Foundation for Consumer Credit 
  317. ........................................
  318. National Foundation for Consumer Credit Counseling
  319. 8611 2nd Avenue
  320. Suite 100
  321. Silver Springs, MD   20910
  322. 303-589-5600
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  326. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin.
  327. ........................................
  328. Administration
  329. Auto Safety Hotline
  330. 1-800-424-9393 (Touch-tone phones only)
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  333. National Pest Control Network
  334. ........................................
  335. National Pest Control Network
  336. Washington, DC
  337. 1-800-858-PEST
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  341. Postal Inspector
  342. ........................................
  343. Postal Inspector
  344. (Mail fraud)
  345. North and Northeastern U.S. 201-621-5500
  346. Central and Western U.S. 312-765-4605
  347. South and Southeastern U.S. 901-722-7765
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  351. Ram Research
  352. ........................................
  353. Ram Research
  354. Card Trak
  355. (For a comprehensive guide to low-interest credit cards, no-fee credit cards, and secured credit cards)
  356. 460 West Patrick Street
  357. P.O. Box 1700
  358. Frederick, MD   21702
  359. 1-800-344-7714
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  363. Remodelers Council 
  364. ........................................
  365. National Association of Home Builders
  366. 1201 15th St., NW
  367. Washington, DC  20005
  368. 1-800-368-5242, ext. 212
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  371. Resort Property Owners Association
  372. ........................................
  373. Resort Property Owners Association
  374. (Information on vacation timeshares)
  375. Clinton Burr, President
  376. P.O. Box 2395
  377. Northbrook, IL   60062
  378. 1-800-989-0710
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  382. Ruesch International
  383. ........................................
  384. Ruesch International
  385. (Currency exchange)
  386. 191 Peachtree St.
  387. Atlanta, GA   30303
  388. 1-800-424-2923
  389. In Atlanta: 1-800-448-4685
  390.  
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  393. Trans Union
  394. ........................................
  395. Trans Union
  396. (Credit report)
  397. P.O. Box 7000
  398. North Olmstead, OH   44070
  399.  
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  402. TRW Complimentary Report Request
  403. ........................................
  404. TRW Complimentary Report Request
  405. (Credit report)
  406. P.O. Box 2350
  407. Chatsworth, CA   91313
  408.  
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  411. U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs
  412. ........................................
  413. U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs
  414. (For consumer and insurance questions, and to ask for a free copy of the Consumer's Resource Handbook)
  415. 202-634-4310
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  419. VISA International
  420. ........................................
  421. P.O. Box 8999
  422. San Francisco, CA  94128
  423. 1-415-570-3200
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