General - Consumer 

 

Better Business Bureau

http://welcome.bbb.org 

News, business reports, a resource library, and links to local offices throughout the country.

 

Consumer Guides and Protection

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Consumer_Safety.shtml

The federal government's Gateway can be explored by topic. It includes money management, health care shopping, food and product safety data, home and community advice, technology purchasing and privacy tips, and more.

 

Consumer Information

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm 

From the Federal Trade Commission, this site offers "practical information on a variety of consumer topics." 

 

Consumer Reports Online

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm 

Ratings and reports as well as safety alerts and recalls. "published by Consumers Union, an expert, independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers."

 

ConsumerSearch

http://www.consumersearch.com 

A directory of resources on a variety of consumer topics including software, electronics, house and home, and more.

 

Consumerworld.org

http://www.consumerworld.org 

A megasite with links to everything from airline deals to low-rate credit cards, price comparisons, consumer agencies, avoiding junk mail, bargain hunting, and news.

 

Contact Help

http://contacthelp.com/

"Phone numbers, shortcuts to reach live human beings, multiple departments for many listings, direct links to corporate customer service, options to add user comments, ratings and even uploading of phone call recordings."

 

Federal Citizen Information Center

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov 

Federal information about hundreds of products and services-such as finance, housing, travel, and vehicles-searchable by topic or keyword.

 

Get It Done Online

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml

A directory of government services and information. Topics include: recalls, gas prices in your area, links to farmers markets, car safety comparisons, and more.

 

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov 

Information about product recalls, provides complaint forms, and enables the user to search for licensees.

 

Recalls.gov

http://www.recalls.gov

View a list of recent recalls arranged by category or search for recalls by product type, description, or company name.

 

USA.gov - Government Sales & Auctions

http://www.usa.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml 

Information about upcoming U.S. and state government sales and auctions of surplus property: real estate, airplanes, boats, cars, jewelry, etc. 

  

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

http://www.cpsc.gov 

Useful reports about concerns such as power equipment, indoor air quality, and poison prevention; kids' pages promoting safety; product recalls; news; etc. 

 

What It Costs

http://www.whatitcosts.com/

"What It Costs is an online service that provides information on the costs associated with a wide variety of services and concepts."

 

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