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National Consumer Resources |
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Consumer.gov
Find government
information about a variety of consumer issues, including fraud alerts and
online complaint forms. The ScamAlert! feature appears on each
page, as necessary, and contains important law-enforcement information and
tips to avoid scams. |
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Federal Citizen Information Center
One-stop source for answers to consumer problems and federal government
services. Full-text
versions of hundreds of the best federal consumer publications are
available through the
Consumer
Information Catalog link. View them free (can be
downloaded) or purchase print copies online. |
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California State Resources |
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California
Attorney General
"Consumers" section provides useful consumer
alerts and advisories, an online complaint form, and general consumer
information. Although the Attorney General's office does not handle
individual complaints, filed complaints can be used as a basis for state
legal action. |
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California Department of Consumer Affairs
Excellent consumer information and links to other
State agencies, Federal agencies,
and other consumer resource sites.
“Consumer
Information” link has instructions on the complaint process,
including a sample complaint letter, and a
Complaint
Referral Table that can direct you to the appropriate agency to
lodge a complaint with. |
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California
License Look Up
Look up a company or individual who has a
professional license issued by the California Department of Consumer
Affairs, from accountants to vocational nurses. |
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Local Consumer Resources |
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Santa
Monica City Attorney Consumer Affairs
Free assistance to Santa Monica residents and to
individuals whose rights have been violated by Santa Monica businesses.
Use the Consumer Complaint Form to file a complaint against a
business.
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Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs
Information and
forms for County of Los Angeles residents to file a complaint against a
business. Useful information on real estate frauds, the small claims
court process, and downloaded handouts on common fraud schemes. |
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Los Angeles City Attorney
Consumer Protection Unit
Information for consumers on how to
protect themselves from fraud and illegal activities committed by unlicensed
and illegal businesses. Fraud victims in the City of Los Angeles can
contact the City Attorney Community Hotline at |
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Library Resources |
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Consumer Sourcebook Directory of federal, state, and municipal
consumer agencies, as well as private consumer organizations. Includes
a list of testing laboratories, and contains a subject index. |