Consumer Services Guide (CSG)

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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.

Listings for the City of Anchorage

These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for AK. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.

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Attorneys General

• 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. The Attorney General serves… (Anchorage, AK)
  

Auto

• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  
• Alaska - State Driving Law
  Alaska traffic laws aim squarely at accident prevention through identification, control and rehabilitation of recognized problem drivers. (Anchorage, AK)
  

Banking Authorities

• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  

Better Business Bureau

• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  

Consumer Information

• 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 (Anchorage, AK)
  
• National Park Service of the Dept of the Interior (NPS)
  The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. It also works with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded. (Anchorage, AK)
  

Consumer Protection

• 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. The Attorney General serves… (Anchorage, AK)
  
• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  
• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  
• Alaska - Division of Insurance (DCED)
  The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. (Anchorage, AK)
  
• 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. (Anchorage, AK)
  
• 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… (Anchorage, AK)
  

Education

• National Park Service of the Dept of the Interior (NPS)
  The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. It also works with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded. (Anchorage, AK)
  

Environment

• National Park Service of the Dept of the Interior (NPS)
  The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. It also works with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded. (Anchorage, AK)
  

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