Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N
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- Davis Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission works to promote cohesiveness and understanding among the members of the community by advising the City Council on the development of programs related to mediating disputes, investigating complaints, and preparing reports on discrimination of all kinds in the city. - Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled
Center for persons with disablity serving the Orange County. - Delaware - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. - Delaware - Department of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Delaware - Department of Justice Division of Securities
Each state has its own laws and regulations for securities brokers and for all types of securities, including stocks, mutual funds, commodities, real estate offerings, uninsured investment products sold by banks and others. The officials enforce these laws and regulations. State securities agencies are responsible also for preventing fraud and abuse in the sale of all but the largest securities offerings. If you have a… - Delaware - Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is responsible for the licensing of Delaware Residents and the registration of motor vehicles. Cars, trucks, trailers, motor homes, mobile homes, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicular modes of transportation are required to be registered with the state in order to be used. - Delaware - Public Service Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) are independent regulatory bodies whose mission is to ensure that safe, reliable, quality utility service is provided at a fair and reasonable cost. - Delaware - State Bank Commissioner
The State Departments of Banking regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. - Delaware - State Driving Law
You will find a summary of the state driving law for your state. You will learn about violations of state driving law that could result in your driver license being suspended or revoked. - Delaware - Weights and Measures Office
State Weights and Measures Offices enforce laws and regulations about the labeling, weight, measure or count of packaged items including food and household products. These offices also regulate the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices in supermarket, gas stations, taxicabs, etc. Some city and county offices have weights and measures functions in addition to the state offices listed below that might be listed under either… - Dental Board of California
Receives complaints involving misrepresentation, fraud or unprofessional conduct by dentists. Provides license status of California dentists. - Department of Aging, Long Term Care
Call with complaints about nursing homes and residential care facilities. Also engages in advocacy for seniors and the disabled who are in long-term care facilities. Will refer callers to appropriate district offices for further assistance. - Department of Agriculture (USDA)
* USDA leads the Federal anti-hunger effort with the Food Stamp, School Lunch, School Breakfast, and the WIC Programs. * USDA is the steward of our nation's 192 million acres of national forests and rangelands. * USDA is the country's largest conservation agency, encouraging voluntary efforts to protect soil, water, and wildlife on the 70 percent of America's lands that are in private hands. *… - Department of Commerce (DOC)
- Department of Conservation
Handles implementation of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act; oversees the Division of Mines and Geology, which administers scientific information on earthquakes, mining and minerals and conservation programs for oil, gas and land. - Department of Corporations
Contact about complaints or questions concerning finance companies, state-chartered credit unions, escrow companies, money order companies, thrift and loan companies, franchises and investment activities as well as prepaid health plans. - Department of Education (ED)
The U S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students -- to ensure that all have equal access to education and to promote… - Department of Energy (DOE)
The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. The DOE has four strategic goals toward achieving the mission: 1. Defense Strategic Goal: To protect our national security by applying advanced science… - Department of Food and Agriculture
Handles complaints about gas pumps, department store and recycler weight scales, taxi cab meters, vapor and electric meters and short-weight packaging of products nearly anything that can be weighed or measured. Call the Department for a complaint form. Check your local telephone book for your county's regional office. See also County Sealers of Weights and Measures. - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. - Department of Health Services
Provides referrals for and answers questions concerning care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or with home health agencies. - Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch
This office licenses and registers manufacturers and distributors of foods, drugs and medical devices; inspects cosmetics and hazardous household products; investigates health frauds; and monitors foods for pesticides, other chemical contaminants and microbiological problems. It handles complaints about California-produced food, medical devices, drugs and hazardous household products. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Mission We will lead the unified national effort to secure America. We will prevent and deter terrorist attacks and protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation. We will ensure safe and secure borders, welcome lawful immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce. - Department of Housing and Community Development
Contact with complaints about mobilehome sales, dealers and manufacturers, for warranty problems, escrow, contracts, fraud and misrepresentation, health and safety. - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level. Recorded message will transfer your call to a local HUD office.…