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Children's Protection & Advocacy Coalition
www.thecpac.com
Advantage Consumer
Website of the city's Consumer Protection Council.
www.advantageconsumer.com
Australian Pest Controllers Association Inc
Information about Termites, control and consumer protection advice. Includes a list of members in Australia.
www.termite.com
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Consumer tips, charities report, recall information, licensing and forms, telephone directory plus online consumer complaint filing.
www.state.ct.us
The Law Office of Glen H. Chulsky
Law Office with focus on consumer protection law and consumer fraud. Located in Dover.
www.njconsumerfraudlawyers.com
Larimer County Child Advocacy Center
The Larimer County Child Advocacy Center provides a child-friendly environment designed to meet abused children's needs for warmth, support, and protection during investigation, protection, and treatment.
www.larimercac.org
New Mexico
Consumer Protection, State of New Mexico Office of the Attorney General. Includes Q&A, press releases, instructions on filing a consumer complaint, resource guide and legal directory.
www.ago.state.nm.us
AttorneyGeneral.Gov
Video Computer Store update from the Public Protection Division - Bureau of Consumer Protection.
www.attorneygeneral.gov
SafeChild.net
Project of the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America Foundation features child safety tips, consumer protection information, and recall guide.
www.safechild.net
Consumer Protection Board
Consumer tips, news releases, consumer law help, and online complaint form.
www.consumer.state.ny.us
Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Information on business inspection and licensing, best practices, rules that have the force of law, and promotion of Wisconsin agriculture at home and abroad.
datcp.state.wi.us
Computerworld: Consumers Warned To Beware of Online Disaster-Relief Scams
E-mail protection and consumer advocacy groups are warning users to beware of online terrorism-related scams.
www.computerworld.com
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Information on how to file a complaint, consumer protection, antitrust, legal framework, news releases, mission statement, recent decisions, rules and other official contents. FTC is a federal agency that enforces a variety of U.S. antitrust and consumer protection laws, including preventing commercial activities that are unfair or deceptive.
www.ftc.gov
Consumer Federation of America
Articles, publications, and news on consumer protection topics such as food and drug safety, internet, energy efficiency, financial services, transportation, and health care.
www.consumerfed.org
Oregon
Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection, Oregon Department of Justice. Includes consumer complaint form, consumer information, hotline, legal notices, news releases about scams and so forth.
www.doj.state.or.us
Consumer Information
Promotes fairness in the marketplace and champions consumer protection through education, regulation and complaint resolution. Lists services by topic.
www.gov.ns.ca
TimelyInsights.com
Subscription based service offering consumer articles on health, consumer protection, product recalls, finance, business, family, travel and other topics.
www.timelyinsights.com
The Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc.
The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection.
www.bbbmp.ca
FDA Consumer Magazine
US government publication covering a variety of health topics, with a particular focus on medications, medical devices, and consumer protection. Searchable archives cover 1995 to present.
www.fda.gov
Consumer Protection Guide
Published by the Homeowner Protection Office in 1999.
www.hpo.bc.ca
Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
California-based, non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization. Deals in insurance reform, healthcare reform, billing errors, and other issues.
www.consumerwatchdog.org
Consumer's Bureau - Government of Manitoba
Includes information about filing consumer complaints, consumer safety and customer protection.
www.gov.mb.ca
Consumer Federation of America
Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability.
www.consumerfed.org
Home Builders Association of Washington County
Dedicated to being proactive in pursuing legislative and regulatory issues relative to the building industry and within the best interests of the consumer. Membership information, new home builders and contractor directory with links, and Home Show exposition information.
www.hbawashco.org
Funeral Goods and Services
Consumer protection information from the Office of the State Auditor. Includes legal information, glossary, information on veterans' benefits, consumer guide, links to resources.
www.osa.state.mn.us
Institute of Consumer Protection (ICP) - Mauritius
Seek information on complaint handling, product testing, market research, and consumer education.
icp.intnet.mu
Utah
Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce. List of scams and frauds, online complaint form, some consumer laws, help pages, and links to other consumer protection information.
www.commerce.utah.gov
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy
New Jersey's designated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities providing information and referral, technical assistance training, legal and non-legal advocacy, outreach and education.
www.njpanda.org
Washington
Consumer Protection Divisiion, Attorney General of Washington. Lots of information about consumer problem areas, information, and also how to file a complaint.
www.atg.wa.gov
National Consumer Protection Week
A week to highlight consumer protection and education efforts around the USA.
www.consumer.gov
Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights
A nationally-recognized, California-based, non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization. Deals in insurance reform, healthcare reform, billing errors, and other issues.
www.consumerwatchdog.org
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people with disabilities (based on a system of priorities for services).
www.protectionandadvocacy.com
Consumer Information Center: Housing
Collection of home maintenance articles ranging from two to thirty-six pages available for download or purchase. Most include detailed information and illustrations. From the United States Federal Consumer Information Center.
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Woodruff Injury & Consumer Protection Law
St. Petersburg firm with focus on personal injury and consumer protection.
attorneywoodruff.lawoffice.com
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
A consumer advocacy network in the state of Washington which provides information, referral, and training related to assistive technology(AT) devices. Services include lists of resources that offer consultation, advocacy, and legal representation for these and other AT issues.
wata.org
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
Federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. Site includes information on disabilities, programs, public policy, calendar, publications, jobs, and items for sale.
www.protectionandadvocacy.com
Complaintbook.com
A consumer action and advocacy portal for addressing and articulating complaints.
complaintbook.com
Predator Project: Saving a Place for America's Predators
Predator protection, wildland protection, grassroots advocacy, non-profit organization located in Bozeman, Montana.
www.predatorconservation.org
New Jersey
Office of Consumer Protection, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Lists selected consumer laws and regulations in New Jersey, complaint forms, and some brochures.
www.state.nj.us
The Adoption Guide
Consumer protection and advocacy for adopting families, international or domestic. Site features news, articles, and resources.
www.theadoptionguide.com
Ohio Citizen Action
Nonpartisan grassroots consumer advocacy organization.
www.ohiocitizen.org
Korea Consumer Protection Board (KCPB)
Settles consumer complaints, conducts policy research and safety testing, promotes fair transactions, and publishes related periodicals.
www.cpb.or.kr
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise a nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies.
www.protectionandadvocacy.com
New York
New York State Consumer Protection Board. Consumer tips, file a complaint, news releases.
www.consumer.state.ny.us
Texas Watch
Non-partisan, advocacy organization working to improve consumer and insurance protections for Texas families. Includes issues, newsletter sign-up and consumer resources. Located in Austin.
www.fixtexasinsurance.org
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
A federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection for the rights of the disabled. It is a national voluntary membership organization that advocates for disability rights through member agencies.
www.protectionandadvocacy.com
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities.
Learn about India's National Consumer day, the objectives of Consumer Protection Act (COPRA), and the Centre for Consumer Action Research and Training (CART).
www.cuts-india.org
New Hampshire
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, Department of Justice, New Hampshire. Lists a lot consumer information and FAQs, mediation services, how to file a complaint, consumer alerts.
doj.nh.gov
Freedom of Speech on Insurance
Consumer discussions on insurance injustice, consumer protection, bad faith insurance and current events. Suggestions and tips on how to resolve insurance claims and disputes.
www.fosforum.com
Complaints.com Consumer Complaints
Database of consumer complaints and consumer advocacy.
www.complaints.com
The Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy
A protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. Mission statement and organization, publications, membership information.
www.w-c-a.org
West Virginia
Consumer Protection and Antiturust Divisions of the West Virginia Attorney General. Includes contact information as well as links to consumer alerts and other consumer links.
www.wvs.state.wv.us
U.S. Department of Transportation Aviation Consumer Protection Division
Receives informal complaints from members of the public regarding aviation consumer issues, provides guidance to the industry and members of the public on consumer protection matters, and makes available to the public information on pertinent consumer matters.
www.dot.gov
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
Advocacy on behalf of the wireless communications industry in Canada. Offers industry guide, advocacy, media, events, health and safety, publications, careers and consumer information.
www.cwta.ca
The Consumer Gateway
Department of Trade and Industry run portal containing information and advice for online consumers. Features news, advice and links to consumer information on a variety of topics, including shopping, home improvement, finance, holidays and utilities.
www.consumers.gov.uk
Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
Information on consumer protection, business needs and corporations.
www.ccr.gov.on.ca
Hawaii
Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Office investigates consumer complaints alleging unfair or deceptive trade; site includes forms and brochures, information, news releases.
www.state.hi.us
Rhode Island
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit, Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. Includes a description of what this Unit can do, how to file a complaint, FAQs, and consumer information.
www.riag.ri.gov
Consumer Voice
Newsletter on food safety, health and consumer protection from the European Commission's Health and Consumer Protection DG.
europa.eu.int
Institute of Consumer Sciences
Information about and for consumer scientists and home economists in the UK. Members work in teaching, academia, journalism, catering, health and caring services.
www.instituteconsumersciences.co.uk
Find-It Consumer
Web site search engine for "one stop consumer help". It provides a single stop for searching more than 100 consumer protection and public safety web sites.
finditconsumer.wa.gov
Consumer Action
Non-profit advocacy and education organization that offers consumer education about telecom rates and issues.
www.consumer-action.org
North Dakota
Consumer Protection, North Dakota Office of the Attorney General. A comprehensive site with all kinds of policies, links, consumer information for the citizens of North Dakota.
www.ag.state.nd.us
Kentucky
Consumer Protection, Attorney General (Kentucky). Includes tips, small business guide, consumer quiz, forms, consumer resources.
www.law.state.ky.us
Consumer Action
Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.
www.consumer-action.org
International Consumer Rights Protection Council
Help and guidance to file complaints with the consumer court in India.
www.consumercourt.netfirms.com
Making Advocacy Work In Your Community
Links to information about advocacy, self-advocacy, self-determination, consumer involvement, and self-help as it relates to disabilities.
www-rohan.sdsu.edu
Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PAIC)
A non-profit organization that provides legal and research services on behalf of consumer interests, and, in particular, vulnerable consumer interests, concerning the provision of important public services.
www.piac.ca
Toshiba | Home Entertainment & Consumer Electronics
Division of home entertainment and consumer electronics of this mass market company.
www.toshiba.com
North Carolina
Consumer Protection, Office of the Attorney General, State of North Carolina. Includes FAQs, consumer information, how to file a complaint, consumer alerts, and other consumer links.
www.jus.state.nc.us
Department of Consumer Affairs
Consumer information and links to state consumer sites, federal consumer sites, and consumer organizations.
www.dca.ca.gov
Vermont
Consumer Protection, Consumer Unit, Office of the Attorney General, State of Vermont. This site has a lot of information about laws and regulations, scam alerts, consumer handbooks, fraud, charity information, credit reporting, and other consumer links.
www.atg.state.vt.us
Texans for Builder Reform
Working to bring about reforms to the unregulated Texas home building industry to provide consumer protection for new home buyers and licensing of all Texas home builders.
www.hadd.com
Iowa
Consumer Protection Division, Iowa Attorney General. Includes advisories, brochures, tips and information, consumer laws and regulations.
www.state.ia.us
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
Non-profit grassroots advocacy organization concerned with issues affecting older persons and their families. List of member services and consumer advocacy information.
www.cwag.org
Cala Creek: Consumer Information
Consumer information on variety of subjects, including home, health, beliefs, products.
www.calacreek.com
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
Bureau of Consumer Protection's mandate is to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces a variety of consumer protection laws enacted by Congress, as well as trade regulation rules issued by the Commission.
www.ftc.gov
Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
Provides advocacy services for people with disablilites. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
www.pai-ca.org
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
Labour relations, consumer protection, worksafe, and energy safety. Information on consumer and employee rights including current scams, job vacancies, forms index, and charities registration.
www.docep.wa.gov.au
TheNetwork for Consumer Protection
To protect and promote the interests of all Pakistani consumers - by educating them about their rights and by providing them independent information.
www.thenetwork.org.pk
Arizona
Office of the Arizona Attorney General. Page has links for consumer protection, consumer complaint form, and helpful hints for consumers.
www.attorney_general.state.az.us
Consumer.net
National consumer protection information.
www.consumer.net
International Consumer Rights Protection Council
Help and guidance to file consumer complaint with consumer court in India.
www.consumercourt.netfirms.com
Aviation Consumer Action Project (ACAP)
ACAP seeks an increase in air safety and security while protecting consumer rights through public advocacy, research and policy statements.
www.acap1971.org
Federal Trade Commission
The FTC site includes news and alerts, consumer protection and anti-trust information.
www.ftc.gov
Consumer Protection Unit
Consumer issues and mediation tools for businesses.
www.maine.gov
Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Information provided on services, publications, legislation, case examples, disability resource directory and nonprofit center.
www.state.ct.us
Connecticut
Department of Consumer Protection, State of Connecticut. Consumer information, list of consumer statutes, consumer complaint contact information.
www.state.ct.us
National Consumer Forum
Dedicated to the protection and promotion of consumer rights through capacity building, education, research and lobbying decision-makers.
www.ncf.org.za
Consumer Protection in Canada
Articles and information on how to avoid consumer problems, and where and how to find help with consumer complaints.
canadahistory.about.com
Attorney General: Consumer Protection Information
Enforces consumer protection laws.
www.ago.state.ma.us
Animal Protection Institute
Advocating for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation. Issues and advocacy campaigns include animals used in agriculture, entertainment, and science; companion animals, marine life, wildlife and public lands, xenotransplantation and cloning.
www.api4animals.org
Mississippi Advocacy and Protection
Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System, Inc. is a private, nonprofit agency which receives federal funds to protect & advocate the rights of individuals with disabilities
www.mspas.com
Idaho
Idaho Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit. Includes news releases, protection manual, consumer alerts, selected Idaho statutes and rules, tip sheets.
www2.state.id.us
Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs
Information on government machinery for food grain procurement, storage and distribution, sugar and oil control and commodity price management and consumer protection.
fcamin.nic.in
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