Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Action 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.
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- New Mexico - Public Regulation Commission Consumer Relations Division
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. - New Mexico - Regulation and Licensing Department 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… - New Mexico - 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… - New York - Attorney General
The Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection of the New York Attorney General’s Office, part of the Economic Justice Division, prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices. In addition to litigating, the Bureau mediates thousands of complaints each year from individual consumers. A large percentage of these complaints are resolved satisfactorily through the mediation process. As part of its… - New York - 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. - New York - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
New York 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 New York DMV. - New York - Insurance Department
The Insurance Department is responsible for supervising and regulating all insurance business in New York State. The Department’s mission is to: * Ensure the continued sound and prudent conduct of insurers’ financial operations; * Provide fair, timely and equitable fulfillment of insurer obligations; * Protect policyholders from financially impaired or insolvent insurers; * Eliminate fraud, other criminal abuse and unethical conduct in the industry; and… - New York - Investor Protection Bureau of NY State Attorney General
The Investor Protection Bureau is charged with enforcing the New York State securities law, commonly known as the Martin Act. The Martin Act gives the Attorney General broad law-enforcement powers to conduct public and private investigations of suspected fraud in the offer, sale or purchase of securities. Where appropriate, the Attorney General may commence civil and criminal prosecutions under the Martin Act to protect investors.… - New York - Public Service Commission (PSC), Consumer Education & Advocacy
The Office of Consumer Services of NY PSC provides a variety of services to protect and assist utility customers. Its Consumer Assistance and Consumer Education and Advocacy sections seek to ensure that the Department and the utility companies it regulates are responsive to the needs and concerns of individual consumers and to the public. - New York - 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. - New York - 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… - Nightly Business Report
Public television’s Nightly Business Report’s website offers transcripts of breaking business and economic news, financial market coverage, mutual fund reports, CEO interviews, commentaries by noted economists, and investor education. - No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - Department of Education
NCLB is the latest federal legislation that enacts the theories of standards-based education reform, which is based on the belief that setting high standards and establishing measurable goals can improve individual outcomes in education. The Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills to be given to all students in certain grades, if those states are to receive federal funding for schools. The Act… - Nolo Press
Publishes books, software, audio tapes and video tapes to assist people in legal matters on such topics as divorce, wills, bankruptcy, debt problems and litigation. Ask for publications list. - Nonprofit Technology Network
Nonprofit Technology Network is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. Their members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively. NTEN facilitates the exchange of knowledge and information within our community. They connect their members to each other, provide professional development opportunities, educate our constituency on issues of technology use in nonprofits, and spearhead groundbreaking research, advocacy, and… - North Carolina - Attorney General
Attorney General of North Carolina’s Consumer Protection experts protect North Carolina consumers. They fight unfair business practices like scams and frauds. They’ve helped hundreds of thousands of consumers get more than $80 million of their money back. - North Carolina - 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. - North Carolina - Commissioner of Banks
The Office of the Commissioner of Banks is committed to serving and protecting consumer interests. The Consumer Affairs Division handles community outreach and consumer complaints. - North Carolina - Department of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - North Carolina - Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
The NCDMV Team delivers quality motor vehicle services, promotes highway safety, and furnishes timely and accurate information by providing excellent customer service, enforcing motor vehicle laws, and maintaining the integrity of official DMV records. - North Carolina - Secretary of State
The mission of the Secretary of State of North Carolina is to serve and protect citizens, the business community and governmental agencies by facilitating business activities, by providing accurate and timely information and by preserving documents and records. - North Carolina - Utilities Commission
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is an agency of the State of North Carolina created by the General Assembly to regulate the rates and services of all public utilities in North Carolina. It is the oldest regulatory body in state government. The present Commission evolved from the Railroad Commission which was created in 1891 and given authority to regulate railroad, steam boat, and telegraph companies. - North Carolina - 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… - North County Community Services (NCCS)
North County Community Services (NCCS) is passionately committed to improving our neighbor’s health and well being by providing programs that educate young children, support working families, provide food for those feeding the hungry and ultimately create opportunities to improve the quality of life in San Diego North County. - North County Lifeline
North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of North San Diego County. Lifeline Services include: -Social Services (family development, community services for families, transitional housing, tax form assistance) -Counseling/Mental Health Services (individual/couple/group counseling, services for Medi-Cal eligible youth) -Mediation and Legal Services (dispute resolution, legal advice, fair housing) -Youth Services (youth delinquency…
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