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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- Massachusetts - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts DMV. - Massachusetts - Department of Telecommunications and Energy
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. - Massachusetts - Division of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Massachusetts - 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. - Massachusetts - 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… - Meat and Poultry Hotline (USDA)
The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can answer your food safety questions. This toll-free telephone service, which began July 1, 1985, helps prevent foodborne illness By phone or on the Web, answers to your questions on... * Safe food storage, handling, preparation * Product dating * Product content * Power outages and much more! See Also: * USDA Hotline: A Food Safety Resource for Millions… - Media Access Project (MAP)
A public interest, telecommunications law firm committed to meeting the public's needs in telecommunications policies through a program of public advocacy at the FCC, the courts, and the media, as well as offering day-to-day counseling of civic organizations and individuals in coalition with other public interest advocacy groups. - Medical Board of California
Contact to complain about health care professionals (physicians, surgeons, opticians, physical therapists, physicians assistants, psychologists, research psychoanalysts, podiatrists, speech therapists/audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, respiratory therapists and acupuncturists). Does not handle fee disputes. - Medical Information Bureau (MIB)
The MIB is like a credit reporting agency for medical reports. If you believe there are errors in your medical history report, you may request a copy for an $8 fee, and try to correct them. - Medicare
The Federal agency that administers Medicare, the Health Care Financing Administration, provides information on Medicare benefits. Site contains the Medicare Compare database to help Medicare beneficiaries compare the benefits offered by specific Medicare HMOs (health maintenance organizations) in their area. - Mednav
Information on illnesses and conditions, treatments, supportive care, people in medicine and organizations. - Mercury News Action Line
Handles consumer complaints and makes referrals. Write if the problem will take more than a minute to describe over the phone and include name, address and phone number. Runs daily column in the "Living" section of the newspaper. - Michigan - 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. - Michigan - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Michigan 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 Michigan DMV. - Michigan - Office of Financial and Insurance Services
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… - Michigan - 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. - Michigan - 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. - Michigan - 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. - Michigan - 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… - Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing
Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing provides services, free of charge, to people who believe they have experienced discrimination. Advocates for fair, affordable housing at local, county, state and federal government levels. Educates local officials, tenants, and rental property owners/managers about fair housing laws. Assists real estate professionals in interpreting fair housing laws for clients. Sponsors and Participates in housing workshops and housing conferences. Speaks to… - Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP
Website for the law firm of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP. Includes information about class action suits they have brought on behalf of consumers, especially ones relating to investment fraud. Also includes information about their current class action suits. - Mine Safety and Health Administration - DOL
The mission of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is to administer the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accidents; to minimize health hazards; and to promote improved safety and health conditions… - Minnesota - 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. - Minnesota - Department of Commerce
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… - Minnesota - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Minnesota 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 Minnesota DMV.