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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- Federal Student Aid Information Center, (ED)
If the student has already filed a free Application for Federal Student Aid, he or she can check the status of the application by calling (319) 337-5665. For Direct Loan toll-free services, including information about repayment options call: Direct Loan Origination Center Applicant Services 1-800-557-7394 Consolidation: 1-800-557-7392 TTY: 1-800-555-7395 School Relations: 1-800-848-0978 Additional websites: for students, www.ed.gov/studentaid for financial professionals, www.iafap.ed.gov for direct loans, www.ed.gov/DirectLoans - Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Enforces federal consumer protection laws concerning false advertising, deceptive business practices, inaccurate credit reports and handles complaints regarding credit cards, failure of banks to disclose credit terms, denial of credit because of discrimination and inaccurate disclosure of credit reports. May be able to assist with problems of abusive collection agencies. - Federation of State Medical Boards
Directory of state medical boards and links to disciplinary actions taken against doctors. - Fictitious Business Names Records
Provides information in person and by mail about fictitious business names to help locate businesses. Does not provide lists of all business corporate names. Check telephone book for your county's office. - Fight Back!
For $50, David Horowitz, the founder of "Fight Back!," will write a letter on your behalf to the business you have a complaint against. This site also includes general information for consumers, such as current product recalls and consumer FAQs and tips. Please note: All complaints must be submitted through the Fight Back! Write Back!™ website service. - FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Comprehensive guide to student financial aid. Discusses sources of financial aid, as well as tips on avoiding scams. - Findlaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center
This site lists recent class-action filings and offers basic information about class-action lawsuits as well as links to other sites that track class-action lawsuits. - Fish and Wildlife Service - DOI
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the Department of Interior's (DOI) Bureau charged with the mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and other habitats for the American people. - Flex Your Power
Flex Your Power is California's statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign. Initiated in 2001, Flex Your Power is a partnership of California's utilities, residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations working to save energy. The campaign includes retail promotions, a comprehensive website, an electronic newsletter, educational materials and advertising. - Florida - 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. - Florida - Department of Financial Services
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. - Florida - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Florida DMV site has been created to help you renew or register for a drivers license, find DMV forms, practice tests, drivers ed & traffic schools, auto insurance, or just about anything else related to Florida DMV. For office locations and hours, visit the website. - Florida - 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… - Florida - 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. - Florida - 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. - Florida - 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… - Florida- Attorney General
Attorneys General serve as representatives of the public interest by enforcing laws, including many consumer laws. Typical areas of enforcement are elder care, predatory lending, product safety, privacy and telemarketing fraud. - Fly-Rights: A Consumer Guide to Air Travel
Outlines your rights about delayed and cancelled flights, frequent flyer programs, travel scams, airline safety, disabled rights, overbooking and baggage, and more. - Food and Drug Administration (FDA), (HHS)
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public… - FoodSafety.gov
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected government food safety-related information. - Fremont Fair Housing Services
Project Sentinel administers the Fremont Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Service program, located at the City of Fremont, Family Resource Center. Project Sentinel provides this service for Fremont residents or prospective residents including tenants, property managers and owners of rental housing in the City of Fremont. Project Sentinel staff offer counseling, information and referral for all rental housing questions, and provide counseling and investigation of… - Fresno County District Attorney
The Business Affairs Unit conducts investigations and prosecutions of consumer protection and fraud cases, business law violations, environmental law violations and major fraud.