Consumer Protection
Check in here to find information about how to protect your privacy and ensure your safety using products and services.
BBB system extends over 98% of the U. S. A, including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
August 7, 2003
Government agency providing alerts relating to commodities. A toll free number is provided.
October 18, 2003
Advocacy organization working to advance pro-consumer policy.
August 9, 2003
CPSC provides information in English and Spanish on recalls of all types of products. Users can search by product type, by product description, and by company.
August 6, 2003
Beginning March 1, 2005 consumers in Illinois may obtain a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months.
January 8, 2005
Lists toll-free phone numbers, how to file a complaint and other consumer information.
March 25, 2004
The Illinois Commerce Commission is responsible for ensuring safety of public utilities by regulating utility companies' financial organization, by inspecting railroads and gas pipelines, and by implementing 911 emergency service throughout Illinois.
August 7, 2003
The U.S. Federal Government created this national registry to make it easier for consumers to stop getting telemarketing sales calls.
May 17, 2004
Helps with fraud or other abuse by brokers.
August 9, 2003
Private nonprofit group that advocates for consumers in the areas of child labor laws, privacy, food safety, and prescription medication.
August 7, 2003
Established in 1992 by the National Consumer League to fight telemarketing fraud. A toll-free phone number is provided.
August 7, 2003
Useful site with fact sheets on all types of consumer fraud, especially on how to avoid fraud like identity theft and what to do if you find you've been a victim. The site is based in California, and has many fact sheets in Spanish and English.
August 6, 2003
Educational website maintained by a California non-profit company on tax scams, investment fraud and law enforcement links.
September 12, 2003
U. S. government agency with responsibility for regulating the securities industry.
August 9, 2003
This department investigates allegations of misrepresentation or omission of material facts concerning securities offered for sale. Victims of fraudlent investment schemes can get information and file a complaint.
August 7, 2003
Solving consumer problems, answering questions, taking complaints; provided by consumer advocate Tom Martino and the troubleshooter network.
August 9, 2003
Resource for consumer information from the federal government.
June 18, 2004
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