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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- Acupuncture Board
The mission of the Acupuncture Board is to protect and educate the public through appropriate regulation of licensure, education standards, and enforcement of the Acupuncture Licensure Act, which includes Oriental Medicine. - Administration on Aging, (HHS)
Government site includes a directory of state agencies on aging, a directory of state long-term-care ombudsmen, and a link to the Eldercare Locator to help you contact local service agencies. - AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP)
Referral to over 600 attorneys in the Bay Area for all legal issues related to AIDS or HIV. Clinic for insurance and medical benefits every Thursday; bankruptcy clinic the second Wednesday of each month. Call to register for clinics. Most services are free. Attorney fees based on ability to pay. - Alabama - AL Department of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Alabama - Attorney General
The Attorney General's Office of Consumer Affairs provides three primary services for the State of Alabama and its residents: (1) serves as a mediator of consumers' complaints that relate to a retail transaction; (2) investigates allegations of fraud or illegal practices by a business which may violate state or certain federal laws; and (3) offers information and consumer education to the public about how to… - Alabama - 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. BBB of Columbus serves East Alabama, West and Southwest Georgia. - Alabama - Motor Vehicle Divison
The division is responsible for issuing motor vehicle titles, maintaining vehicle registration information and enforcing the Mandatory Liability Insurance Act. In addition, the division administers the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). - Alabama - 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. - Alabama - Securities Commission
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… - Alabama - Superintendent of Banks
The Alabama Banking Department regulates all state chartered banks, trust companies, and various providers of consumer credit. - Alabama - 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… - Alabama Credit Union Administration (ACUA)
This site is designed to provide you with information regarding this agency's statutory responsibilities, the laws governing state chartered unions and other related information. This site offers access to frequently requested forms and links to other related websites. For information regarding membership in a credit union or formation of a credit union, contact the Credit Union Administration. - Alabama Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is a full-fledged, statewide law enforcement agency comprising six divisions: Administrative, Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Driver License, Highway Patrol, Protective Services, and Service. - Alameda County Community Development Agency
The Alameda County Community Development Agency is to enhance the quality-of-life of County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic, and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development; and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. - Alaska - Attorney General
The Attorney General of the State of Alaska has the authority to investigate business and trade practices and takes legal action on behalf of the State of Alaska, in order to stop unfair, false, misleading or deceptive acts and practices. We concentrate our investigative activities on those complaints that indicate a pattern of unfairness or deception substantially affecting the public interest. - Alaska - 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. - Alaska - Department of Community and Economic Development
Discounted Small Business Loans; Small Business Loans/Lines of Credit; Small Business Seminars/Consulting Services; Start Up Assistance - Alaska - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The Division of Motor Vehicles titles motor vehicles, including trailers and mobile homes; registers motor vehicles, including trailers, snow vehicles, powered and non-powered boats, and All Terrain Vehicles; and licenses drivers statewide. The Division serves most of the Alaska adult population over 16 years of age by providing evidence of motor vehicle ownership and by issuing driver licenses to those qualified. - Alaska - Director 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. - Alaska - Division of Insurance (DCED)
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Alaska - Regulatory Commission of AK
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. - Alaska - 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… - Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
This non-profit organization is an information and support center for children with hearing loss. It helps families with educational and communication access and networking opportunities. The website has many resources including hearing loss and advocacy information and periodicals. You can also ask a question about hearing loss via email, and the organization will find a professional to help answer your question. - Alliance Against Fraud in Telemarketing and Electronic Commerce (AAFTEC)
A coalition of public interest groups, trade associations, labor unions, businesses, law enforcement agencies, educators, and consumer protection agencies. Members promote efforts to educate the public about telemarketing and Internet fraud, and how consumers can shop safely by phone and online. - Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities (ABCD)
The mission of this non-profit organization is to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities who live in New Jersey. It advocates on critical issues, provides technical, information, and educational support, and conducts analysis and research.
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