These resources are listed once at the end. Always verify official websites, phone numbers, eligibility, deadlines, and privacy practices. This guide is practical information, not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.
1. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Submit a Complaint
Useful for: Official complaint process for problems with credit cards, bank accounts, credit reporting, debt collection, loans, and money services.
Location: United States / online official resource
Phone: Online complaint
Email: Not applicable
2. FTC Report Fraud
Useful for: Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission.
Location: United States / online official resource
Phone: Online report
Email: Not applicable
3. IdentityTheft.gov
Useful for: Official identity theft recovery plans, checklists, and steps to repair damage.
Location: United States / online official resource
Phone: Online recovery plan
Email: Not applicable
4. AnnualCreditReport.com
Useful for: Free official credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for reviewing credit problems.
Location: United States / official credit report access
Phone: Online request
Email: Not applicable
5. Miami-Dade 311 Contact Center
Useful for: Local government service information and referrals in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Location: Miami-Dade County
Phone: 311 / 305-468-5900
Email: Not applicable
6. Miami-Dade Rental and Other Assistance
Useful for: Assistance resources for people facing eviction or homelessness, including rent, deposit, utilities, and shelter help.
Location: Miami-Dade County housing assistance
Phone: Online service
Email: Not applicable
7. Dade Legal Aid
Useful for: Legal assistance resources for qualifying Miami-Dade residents, including housing and consumer-related matters.
Location: Miami-Dade County
Phone: 305-579-5733
Email: Not publicly listed
8. Legal Services of Greater Miami
Useful for: Civil legal services and self-help resources for low-income residents, including housing and public benefits issues.
Location: Miami-Dade County
Phone: Contact through website
Email: Not publicly listed
9. Florida Department of Financial Services — Consumer Help
Useful for: Consumer assistance for insurance, financial services, and related complaints in Florida.
Location: Florida statewide resource
Phone: 1-877-693-5236
Email: Consumer.Services@myfloridacfo.com
10. United Way Miami / 211 Miami
Useful for: 24/7 referral help for housing, food, utility assistance, crisis, family, and community resources.
Location: Miami-Dade community resource
Phone: 211
Email: Not publicly listed