Ruth To The Rescue has helped thousands of metro Detroiters when it comes to consumer problems, and now there are more ways to tackle these problems on your own.
Volunteers
Ruth To The Rescue volunteers take calls at (313) 223-CALL4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays only; however, there are other methods to getting your problems heard.
FAX:
Attention: Ruth to the Rescue Squad, (313) 222-0471.E-MAIL: You can also e-mail Ruth with your consumer problems by
clicking here.
MAIL: Ruth To The Rescue
WDIV Channel 4
550 W Lafayette
Detroit MI 48226
Other Help
With helping so many people, it is difficult to get to every problem solved at the same time. Ruth has provided helpful agencies and phone numbers for a fast, easy and convenient method of solving your problems.
Legal Help: Ruth To The Rescue unfortunately cannot help anyone in the legal system, however troubles with attorneys can be reported to the
Attorney Grievance Commission at (313) 961-6585.
Small Claims: To collect small claims court winnings, return to the court to get help. An explanation and what to do to collect claims can be seen on the
Michigan Courts Web site.
Problems with Judgements: The
Judicial Tenure Commission of Michigan is the place to report any problems with any state judges at (313) 961-6585.
Lawyers: To find a lawyer, the
Lawyer Referral Organization can be contacted at (800) 968-0738. A fee may be charged.
The Wayne County Legal Services can be reached at (313) 962-0466.
Friend Of The Court
Problems that can be handled by the
Friend of the Court can be contacted at (800) 801-KIDS.
Home Purchases. Housing
Purchasing a house can be a task all it itself. Ruth suggests to have
your own house inspector and an attorney present.
If a landlord is causing problems or not filling an obligation, contact the
Attorney General Mike Cox's office at (517) 373-1140. The United Housing Commission at (313) 963-3310 and Wayne County Neighborhood legal services at (313) 962-0466, ext. 323, can also help.
The
Fair Housing Center can help with housing problems at (313) 226-6260.
Identity Theft
If an identity is stolen, whether it be online from a credit card use or Social Security number being misused, the
Federal Trade Commission can help to correct an identity by calling (877) 438-4338.
Black Mold
Black mold problems can be corrected by calling Environmental Control at (800) 648-6942.
Recalled Products
If a product has malfunctioned or to check if it was recalled, contact the
Consumer Product Safety Commission at (800) 638-2772. You call also check for the latest recalls on the Ruth To The Rescue page of ClickOnDetroit.com by
clicking here.Automobiles Buying, Selling, Repairs
The best way to get automobile assistance is to contact the car manufacturer, according to Ruth to the Rescue. First, contact customer assistance. Locally, you may contact the
Ford Dispute Board, P.O. Box 5120, Southfield, MI, 48086-5120 or the
Chrysler Satisfaction Board, P.O. Box 1165, Rochester MI, 48038-1165. For General Motors and cars other than Ford and Chrysler brands, contact the
Better Business Bureau locally at (248) 644-9100 or nationally at (800) 955-5100.
Any safety, defects and recalls for automobiles should be directed to the
Center for Auto Safety at (202) 328-7700, the
U.S. Department of Transportation at (800) 424-9393 or the
Federal Trade Commission at (877) 382-4357.
The Bureau of Auto Regulations can assist with faulty repairs (800) 292-4204.
If gasoline pumps become faulty or wrong, call the
Michigan Department of Agriculture at (800) MDA-FUEL.
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