Consumer Issues

See more about this topic in the Dickinson Legal Research Resources:
U.S. Government Resources: Consumer Issues

Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbbonline.org

Searchable database of BBB online reliability reports for companies. Ability to file a complaint online with the BBB.

Buyer’s Guide
http://www.consumerworld.org

Portal for consumers with product reviews, price comparing, recall information, and consumer news.

Fannie Mae’s Homepath.com
http://www.homepath.com/cgi-bin/webobjects-4/homepathwof

Webpage with information on Fannie Mae mortgages and approved lenders and other helpful information on buying a house.

Fraud Bureau
http://www.fraudbureau.com

Contains prior complaints of online businesses and online auction sellers. Also has some consumer news on shopping, surfing, and investing on the internet.

National Fraud Info Center
http://www.fraud.org/welcome.htm

Site with information in four areas: telemarketing fraud, internet fraud, elder fraud, and scams against businesses. Also available is an online complaint form.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
http://www.privacyrights.org

Information for consumers on protecting your privacy, such as identity theft, background checks, internet privacy, medical records, etc.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://cpsc.gov

Government webpage with information on product safety and recalls. Government publications related to this topic are also available here.