| Consumer Protection |
From the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this site is designed to protect consumers from unfair practices. To this end, it provides many helpful guides, tips, alerts, and warnings on a variety of issues, ranging from advertising to tobacco. |
| Federal Government Recalls |
A "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. |
| U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. This website offers information on the safety of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. This website offers information on the safety of consumer products--such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals. |
| Consumer's Union |
This site "provides informative and educational materials developed by Consumers Union's advocacy offices on a variety of consumer issues, including health care, financial services, food safety, product safety, and more." This is a companion site to Consumer Reports Online. |
| Car Fax: Vehicle History Reports |
Find out the history of a car by entering its VIN-Vehicle Identification Number. |
| Edmunds car buying guide |
Edmunds car buying
guide lists new car prices, used car prices, car comparisons, car buying advice, car ratings, car values, auto leasing. |
| Kelly Blue Book |
Includes new car pricing and used car values, free dealer price quotes, reviews, advice, financing and insurance
options and the ability to list your vehicle for sale and search used car listings. |
| FirstGov for Consumers |
This website provides a directory of federal government websites that provide consumer information. Topics include food, product safety, health, home, money, transportation, children, and technology. Also includes "Consumer Sentinel," an "investigative cybertool and complaint database." |
| Consumer World |
The most comprehensive directory of consumer products and information on the Web. Over 2000 resources: check an airfare, find an ATM machine, file a consumer complaint with a state agency, read hundreds of consumer booklets, find a low rate credit card or mortgage, etc. Created by Edgar Dworsky, noted consumer advocate. |
| National Foundation for Consumer Credit |
NFCC is an association of non-profit organizations that provide education and counseling in credit and debt management. This site provides basic consumer information about credit reports, debt collection practices, and bankruptcy. Consumers are encouraged to contact their local NFCC office via the Local Office Locator directory. |
| FirstGov for Consumers: Health |
This large collection of links to federal health resources includes information on aging, choosing quality health care and health insurance, diseases, drugs, health risks, prevention, medical procedures, nutrition, product recalls, referral services, smoking and tobacco, travel health, women's health, and more. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). |
| National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) |
This organization provides information on the legal problems faced by consumers, including surviving debt, credit, mortgages, foreclosure, utility payments, scams, and more. |
| New York State Do Not Call Registry |
Register a phone number or file a complaint to stop unwanted telemarketers. |
| National Fraud Information Center |
The National Fraud Information Center, a project of National Consumer League, is working to combat the growing menace of fraud. The Center provides information, referral services, and assistance in filing complaints. |
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