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.
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- South Dakota - Division of 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…
(added October 2006) - Tennessee - 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.
(added October 2006) - Tennessee - Department of Commerce and Insurance 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…
(added October 2006) - Texas - State Securities Board
The State Securities Board is responsible for regulating the securities industry in Texas. They register securities offered or sold in Texas and oversee the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice to Texans. Through their Investor Education initiative, they help the fellow Texans become informed investors.
(added October 2006) - Utah - Department of Commerce, Division of 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…
(added October 2006) - Utah - Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
The Department is responsible for chartering, regulating, supervising and examining state-chartered financial institutions. DFI also has jurisdiction over residential mortgage and consumer lending.
(added October 2006) - Vermont - Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration
The Department promotes and assures the financial health, stability, quality and integrity of Vermont financial service providers and health care entities. Refer to the website for various email addresses on the individual area - Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care.
(added October 2006) - Virgin Islands - Lieutenant Governor
The website contains relevant information about several important government divisions and agencies, including Corporations & Trademarks, Office of the Tax Assessor, Division of Banking & Insurance, Recorder of Deeds, Passport and Medicare.
(added October 2006) - Washington - Department of Financial Institutions, 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…
(added October 2006) - West Virginia - Division 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.
(added October 2006) - West Virginia - 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…
(added October 2006) - Wisconsin - Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities.
(added October 2006) - Wyoming - Division 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.
(added October 2006) - Puerto Rico - Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities.
(added October 2006) - Tennessee - Department of Commerce and Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities.
(added October 2006) - 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.
(added October 2006) - Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA)
The Riverside County Bar Association (RCBA) was created in 1894 to encourage social interaction between the bench and the bar. Over the years, we have evolved into a professional organization (see bylaws) that provides many valuable services to both our member attorneys and the public. Their mission is: - To serve our members, and indirectly their clients, with programs to enhance the professional capabilities and…
(added October 2006) - National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
NFCC is a national, non-profit network of 1,450 credit counseling centers. Their site provides debt and credit resources, on-line counseling and budget calculators, as well as a way to locate the Consumer Credit Counseling Service nearest you.
(added October 2006) - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) is the principal testing agency for the chiropractic profession. Established in 1963, the NBCE develops and administers standardized national examinations according to established guidelines. Among the benefits of the NBCE exams are: * promoting high standards of competence * assisting state licensing agencies in assessing competence * facilitating the licensure of incoming practitioners * enhancing professional credibility
(added October 2006) - Sonoma County Legal Services Foundation
Information and referral to legal resources. Alternative Dispute Resolution Services.
(added October 2006) - Maryland - Commissioner of Financial Regulation Division
The mission of the Office of The Commissioner of Financial Regulation is to ensure that the citizens of Maryland are able to conduct their financial transactions in safe, reliable and well-managed institutions, while providing a flexible, yet sound regulatory environment that promotes fair competition, encourages innovative business development, and supports the economy of Maryland.
(added October 2006) - Veribanc, Inc.
VERIBANC® provides safe and sound bank ratings on all U.S. federally insured financial institutions in "plain English". Detailed research and risk analysis are also available. For over 29 years, their bank rating system has helped consumers, business people, and government offices manage banking risk and protect their deposits and investments against bank failure and fraud.
(added October 2006) - State Bar of California
The State Bar is a public corporation within the judicial branch of government, serving as an arm of the California Supreme Court. All State Bar members are officers of the court. Membership in the State Bar of California affords attorneys the right and privilege of practicing law in this state. The bar’s integrated network of functions and services—many of them mandated by law—protects the public…
(added October 2006) - State Departments of Insurance
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the organization of insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the four U.S. territories. The NAIC provides a forum for the development of uniform policy when uniformity is appropriate. A state regulator's primary responsibility is to protect the interests of insurance consumers, and the NAIC helps regulators fulfill that obligation. That assistance is…
(added October 2006) - Alabama - Attorney General
As the state's attorney, he provides legal representation for the state of Alabama, its officers, departments, and agencies. The Attorney General defends the state in all lawsuits in which the state is named as a defendant. He represents the state in all court proceedings wherein the constitutionality of a state statute is challenged. In addition to defending the state, the Attorney General may initiate court…
(added October 2006)
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