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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- Mail Order Action Line
Handles complaints against direct marketing companies. - Mail Preference Service
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) will remove your name from most national mailing lists. Send your name and address, including apartment number and zip code. It takes about four months to see a reduction in national mail received. - Maine - 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. - Maine - Bureau of Banking Securities Division
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… - Maine - Bureau of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Maine - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles serves the residents of the State and all users of Maine highways by qualifying and licensing drivers and by maintaining records of driver history, vehicle ownership and vehicle registration. Through the collection of the licensing and registration fees associated with these services, the BMV also provides revenue to build and maintain Maine's highways. - Maine - Public Utilities 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. - Maine - 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. - Maine - Superintendent of Banking
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. - Maine - 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… - Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP)
Dispute resolution for the major appliance industry. Send a detailed letter describing your problem. MACAP encourages consumers to work with the manufacturer before taking problems to their mediation panel. - Marin County District Attorney
Mediation of consumer/business disputes. Enforcement of consumer protection statutes and prosecution of unfair business practices. - Marin County Fair Housing
Fair Housing of Marin offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses in Marin County, including counseling and information about fair housing and complaint assistance. - Marin County Mediation Services and Small Claims Advisors
Contact about mediation of disputes (other than child custody). Fees on a sliding scale basis; free to those who qualify. Free small claims court advice. Offers mediation training, conciliation, arbitration and meeting facilitation. Types of disputes that are handled: -Small Claims: Debts, accidents, property, etc. -Landlord/Tenant: Repairs, security deposits, evictions, inspections for both residential and commercial property. -Business: Partnership issues, real property sales, etc. -Neighbor:… - Maryland - 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. - Maryland - Commissioner of Financial Regulation Division
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. - Maryland - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Maryland 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 Maryland DMV. - Maryland - Insurance Administration
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Maryland - Office of the Attorney General 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… - Maryland - 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. - Maryland - 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. - Maryland - 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… - Massachusetts - 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. - Massachusetts - Commissioner of Banks
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. - Massachusetts - Commonwealth Securities Division
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…