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Federal Consumer Resources

 

Consumer.gov

Portal to consumer information and safety from the various federal agencies

FTC Consumer Information

Consumer Information and education on various topics

Consumer Action Handbook

Consumer information and education from the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)

eConsumer

International e-Commerce investigative cybertool and complaint database

Free Credit Reports

Information from the FTC regarding the ONLY official website for a free credit report

FTC Complaint Form

File a complaint with the FTC about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media

FTC's Identity Theft

Consumer education designed to help deter, detect, and defend against identity theft

IC3, Internet Crime Complaint Form

File an internet-related criminal complaint with the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center

Information Privacy and Security

Consumer information from the FTC on safeguarding personal information

OnGuard Online

Consumer education on internet-related fraud, computer security, and personal information safeguarding

 

 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Consumer and Patient information

Consumer Health Information

Information and education on various health topics from the FDA

Emergency Preparedness for the Disabled

Federal Consumer Health and Safety emergency preparedness information for people with disabilities

Drugs@FDA

Catalog of FDA-approved prescription and OTC drugs

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Fact Sheets

Information on food safety including food handling, cooking, and foodborne illnesses from the USDA

FoodSafety.gov

Central gateway to food safety topics from the Federal government

Household Products Database

Material Data Safety Sheets on thousands of consumer household products from the Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition.gov

Gateway to nutrition, healthy eating, and food safety from the USDA

Ready

Emergency preparedness education from the Department of Homeland Security

Recalls

Federal and industrial-initiated recalls from the Federal Citizen Information Center

SaferCar

Source of vehicle safety information including tire, airbag, crash and rollover ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Provides information on how to safely use over 15,000 types of consumer products

USDA Food and Nutrition

Consumer information from the USDA National Agricultural Library

USDA MyPyramid

Updated food guide pyramid

 

 

 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Savers

Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home

Energy Star

EPA and Energy Dept program promoting energy efficient consumer products

FCC Consumer Publications

Information and safety education on consumer telephone, cell phone, and television equipment

Fuel Economy Guide

Comparison of vehicle fuel economies reflected in typical driving conditions

National Contact Center

Reference center for questions with federal programs, benefits, and services

National Do Not Call Registry

Opt to not receive telemarketing calls at home

State Consumer Resources

 

Attorney General’s Office - Consumer information

General consumer information, as well as complaint referral and resolution guides

California Bar Pamphlets

Consumer education on legal topics

Citizen Preparedness

Disaster and emergency preparedness from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security

Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards and Bureaus

List of regulatory entities with consumer advocacy as well as marketplace competency and fairness

Legal Guides

Provides technical and practical information on consumer law issues

License Lookup for Professionals

Look up publicly disclosed information for a company or individual who is licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs

Energy Efficiency for Consumers

Information about energy resources and how to use them wisely

Consumer Privacy

Information on topics such as identity, financial, and patient privacy laws, as well stopping unwanted communications, and how to freeze your credit files

Department of Managed Health Care

HMO information on health plans, health care rights, and resolving problems and complaints

Medical Board of California - Consumer Information

Information on choosing a doctor, filing a complaint, and general consumer topics

Physician License Lookup
Look up publicly disclosed information for a physician who is licensed by the Medical Board of California

Department of Pesticide Regulation

Consumer factsheets on pesticide-based products

Office of Patient Advocate

Consumer HMO information, including health care provider and insurance plan ratings

Unclaimed Property Search

Search for unclaimed property sent to the State for safekeeping