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| | Consumer protection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Consumer protection is government regulation to protect the interests of consumers, for example by requiring businesses to disclose detailed information about products, particularly in areas where safety or public health is an issue, such as food. | | | In the UK, consumer laws are enforced nationally by the Office of Fair Trading[2] which is the UK's consumer and competition watchdog, with a remit to make markets work well for consumers, and at a local, municipal level by Trading Standards departments. | | | In Australia it is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission or the individual State Consumer Affairs agencies. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_protection
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| | Consumer Protection Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 30, Sched. A |
| | Every consumer agreement for loan brokering, credit repair or for the supply of such other goods or services as may be prescribed shall be in writing, shall be delivered to the consumer and shall be made in accordance with the prescribed requirements. 2002, c. | | | A consumer may cancel a future performance agreement within one year after the date of entering into the agreement if the consumer does not receive a copy of the agreement that meets the requirements required by section 22. 2002, c. | | | It is an unfair practice for a person to use his, her or its custody or control of a consumer’s goods to pressure the consumer into renegotiating the terms of a consumer transaction. 2002, c. |
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http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/02c30_e.htm
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| | consumer protection - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about consumer protection |
| | A number of organizations are also concerned with consumers' interests, including the Consumers' Association, Citizens' Advice Bureau, local-authority trading standards departments, and regulatory bodies such as Oftel and Ofwat. | | | In 1974 the government Department of Prices and Consumer Protection was set up, but its responsibilities were returned to the Department of Trade and Industry in 1979. | | | In Britain, an early organization for consumer protection was the British Standards Institution, set up in 1901, which certifies with a ‘Kitemark’ goods reaching certain standards. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/consumer+protection
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| | Texas Attorney General |
| | Consumer Complaints filed with this agency may form the basis for an investigation into a company's business practices. | | | Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC) offers a toll-free helpline for consumers who have complaints and questions about misrepresentation, fraud, and deceptive practices on the part of pawnshops, regulated lenders, or creditors. | | | Even agencies that assist consumers may not have the resources to find these companies. |
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http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/consumer.shtml
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| | Attorney General: Consumer Protection |
| | Protecting the interests of consumers and legitimate businesses. | | | Contact Us he Legislature has passed a number of laws to protect consumers and legitimate businesses from unfair business practices. | | | was established by the Legislature to represent consumers in cases involving the rates, services and business practices of investor-owned telephone, electric and natural gas companies. |
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http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumerintro.shtml
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| | New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid |
| | The consumer protection division enforces consumer laws in the State of New Mexico that are intended to shield the public from fraudulent and unfair business practices. | | | In reality, however, it is more likely that the consumer is at a disadvantage and not totally knowledgeable of their rights. | | | We hope you find the consumer protection division web pages informative, helpful in clarifying any questions you may have, and useful to you in your current and future business transactions. |
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http://www.ago.state.nm.us/divs/cons/cons.htm
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| | Consumer Protection-PIRG |
| | The bill is especially harmful to consumers from smaller states, where classes of victims might be too small to spread the costs of a single-state lawsuit. | | | Last week, PIRG joined Consumer Federation of America, Free Press and Consumers Union to release a new report and announce a new campaign to preserve economic and consumer benefits of peer-to-peer file sharing. | | | By the way-- we urge consumers to check up on the credit bureaus by getting their free credit reports, but to reject offers to pay $40-100 or more for over-priced unnecessary credit monitoring products. |
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http://www.pirg.org/consumer
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| | Massachusetts Attorney General: Consumer Protection |
| | Whether it is safeguarding consumer rights or getting money back for consumers who have been the victims of unfair or deceptive business conduct, The Office of the Attorney General is on the front line working for consumers across the Commonwealth. | | | As part of our effort, the Office's Consumer Complaint and Information Section responds to more than 100,000 consumer inquiries each year and offers free mediation services to consumers who file complaints. | | | We work with 19 Local Consumer Programs and 9 Face-to-Face Mediation Programs to offer services to consumers throughout the Commonwealth. |
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http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=967
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| | Consumer Protection Home Page |
| | One major activity of the CPRT is to refer consumer complaints to the appropriate government agency or consumer organization. | | | The CPRT membership is comprised of representatives from federal, state, county, and city consumer agencies, as well as various consumer organizations, and several consumer reporters from print and TV media. | | | Identify the appropriate consumer agency or organization to file a complaint. |
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http://www.cityofseattle.net/consumerprotection
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| | Consumer Protection Division: Duties and Responsibilities |
| | Their counselors are certified and trained in the areas of consumer credit, money and debt management, and budgeting. | | | Reputable credit counseling organizations can advise you on managing your money and debts, help you develop a budget, and offer free educational materials and workshops. | | | In fact, some credit counseling organizations charge high fees, which may be hidden, or urge consumers to make "voluntary" contributions that can cause more debt. |
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http://www.state.sd.us/attorney/office/divisions/consumer
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| | Pinellas County Consumer Protection |
| | Our Mission is to provide protection for Pinellas County consumers in the marketplace and the business community against economic losses resulting from unethical or illegal business practices; to provide assistance for the resolution of consumer-business disputes; and to educate and inform the consumer and business communities of existing consumer protection laws. | | | Also available are a series of educational brochures to assist you in many consumer issues. | | | The vast majority of businesses in Pinellas County provide quality services for consumers at reasonable prices. |
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http://www.pinellascounty.org/consumer
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| | Maryland Attorney General - Consumer Publications |
| | The law provides for consumers whose cars meet certain criteria to receive a refund or a replacement vehicle if repair attempts have failed to correct a problem, and the problem substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle. | | | If the manufacturer refuses to provide you with a replacement vehicle or refund, or if you need assistance in negotiating the appropriate refund price, you may file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Division, and we will contact the manufacturer to assist you in your negotiations. | | | Once the manufacturer receives your letter, it has 30 days to fix the problem. |
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http://www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/lemon.htm
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | The Consumer Protection Section provides a comprehensive consumer education program. | | | Our office can: mediate consumer complaints; take legal action against companies engaged in a pattern of unfair business practices; gather helpful information from a large network of agencies; and assist in the preparation of consumer protection legislation. | | | Other publications are available online, or you can request free educational brochures and fact sheets on a variety of consumer issues by calling our CONSUMER INFO-LINE at 1-800-351-4889. |
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http://www.ag.state.la.us/ConsumerProtection.aspx?index=5
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| | Office of Consumer Protection Home Page |
| | Additionally, OCP operates the Consumer Service Center, which is the central clearinghouse for consumer complaints and referrals. | | | New Jersey was one of the first states in the nation to ensure that when consumers buy halal foods, they have access to information that will enable them to determine whether they are getting products that have been prepared according to Islamic dietary guidelines. | | | If you have not received an item your ordered or have a problem with the product or service your purchased through the Internet, please contact this unit by calling 973-504-6200 or writing to P.O. Box 45025, Newark, NJ 07101. |
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http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp.htm
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| | The Bureau investigates the individual consumer complaint and attempts to mediate a settlement between the business and the consumer. | | | If you wish to obtain a business report on a business outside Erie, you should call the Better Business Bureau in the city where the business is located. | | | Business reports must be obtained from a Better Business Bureau and Erie does not have a Better Business Bureau. |
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http://www.eriebar.com/consumer_protection.html
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| | FDIC: FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts - Consumer Protection |
| | Responsibilities of a financial institution to consumers when it is a consumer reporting agency | | | Consumer Protection in Sales of Insurance (FDIC Part 343) | | | The financial institution as a consumer reporting agency |
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http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/6500-100.html
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| | QuickLinks - Consumer protection |
| | The new network will be created by merging two existing networks: the European Consumer Centres or 'Euroguichets', which currently provide information and assistance on cross-border issues; and the European Extra-Judicial Network which help consumers to resolve their disputes through alternative dispute resolution schemes such as mediators or arbitrators. | | | David Byrne, the European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, announced plans for a new EU-wide network to ensuring individual citizens know their rights as consumers and have an easy access to redress. | | | The Ofcom Consumer Panel has launched a toolkit to help Ofcom and other regulators assess whether they have identified and addressed consumer interests in forming and implementing policy. |
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http://www.qlinks.net/quicklinks/consumer.htm
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| | ConsumerAffairs.Com, Knowledge is Power! |
| | Through our complaint form, we open our pages to consumers just like you, reporting your experience with products and services, while our reporters, editors and resident experts provide news and information that can help you be a better informed consumer. | | | After talking with confused consumers and sympathetic plumbers, reporter Joe Enoch got in touch with Whirlpool, hoping the company would be able to shed some light on the situation and offer a helping hand to consumers. | | | We are supported entirely by advertising and are not affiliated with any other consumer organization, government agency or corporation. |
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http://www.consumeraffairs.com
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| | Ministry of Government Services: Services for Individuals |
| | The Ministry of Government Services has modernized consumer protection legislation that significantly improves protection for consumers and strengthens confidence in the marketplace. | | | Legislation protects these rights by setting out ground rules covering most consumer transactions. | | | It is important that you contact the business before sending us your complaint as your concerns will not be addressed until you have first approached the business directly. |
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http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/consumer_info.htm
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| | Credit Reports and Identity Theft |
| | The FACT Act also included several modest consumer reforms, borrowing from numerous state laws already enacted, including the right to a free annual credit report on request. | | | Some rights may require consumer to provide business or credit bureau with a notarized ID theft affidavit or filed police report. | | | The act can be introduced as an omnibus reform or individual sections on issues including police reports, security freezes, Social Security Number protection and credit scores can be introduced separately. |
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http://www.pirg.org/consumer/credit
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| | Consumers Online - Welcome to the Consumers Online Website |
| | The Consumer Handbook Online can help you find the right organisation or agency to contact if you need more information or wish to make a complaint. | | | Welcome to Consumers Online - your consumer reference and referral centre provided by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). | | | This web site is here to help you find resources and assistance on a wide range of consumer issues. |
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http://www.consumersonline.gov.au
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| | Consumer Protection Attorneys South Carolina Consumer Complaint Lawyer |
| | The S.C. Consumer Protection Code is the state law which governs consumer credit transactions, and provides for consumer protection in South Carolina. | | | Consumers who have been damaged by the wrongful conduct of insurance companies, finance companies, banking institutions, and other large corporations may have cause to bring suit against them. | | | These types of claims may involve racial discrimination and race-based overcharging of premiums by insurance companies. |
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http://www.mcgowanhood.com/consumerprotection.html
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | The National Consumers League's publication Debit Cards: Beyond Cash and Checks provides two pages of information of debit cards, and a comparison between debit and credit cards. | | | ID theves "phish" by using "spoofed" email and counterfeit websites to pretend to be someone they're not and trick people into providing their Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, PIN numbers, and other personal information. | | | See the National Consumers League's information about check and money order scams. |
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http://www.polisource.com/consumer-protection.shtml
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| | Illinois Attorney General - Protecting Consumers |
| | The Consumer Fraud and Health Care Bureaus offer informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care. | | | Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Consumer Protection Division protects Illinois consumers and businesses victimized by fraud, deception, and unfair business practices. | | | Consumer Complaints: How to File a Consumer Complaint |
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http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers
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| | State of Maine Attorney General - Augusta, Maine |
| | We urge all Maine consumers and businesses to contact us if they feel we can be of assistance in resolving a dispute. | | | The Consumer Protection Division also provides, without charge, the Consumer Information Mediation Service. | | | Certain portions of this site use JavaScript, however, the site is still navigable without using JavaScript. |
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http://www.state.me.us/ag/index.php?r=clg
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| | Alaska Department of Law Consumer Protection Information |
| | The Attorney General's Office offers this on-line information source in order to provide Alaska consumers with resources and information to address their consumer needs. | | | The Attorney General's Office encourages you to send us information on our consumer complaint form about unfair or deceptive business practices because it helps us identify areas of concern and enforcement. | | | Consumer Alert: People In Profit System (“PIPS”) is an illegal Ponzi Scheme |
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http://www.law.state.ak.us/consumer
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| | Oklahoma Attorney General - www.oag.state.ok.us |
| | The Consumer Protection Division provides mediation services to consumers to help resolve complaints against businesses. | | | The IRS wants the public to be aware of fraudulent investment schemes that entice people to improperly use the Disabled Access Credit. | | | The Division can also provide information about complaints that have been filed against businesses, and provide publications to help you make good decisions in the marketplace. |
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http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/Consumer!OpenPage
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| | Consumer protection lawyer, Jerril J. Krowen, Massachusetts |
| | Consumer World, A public service, non-commercial guide with over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources. | | | Consumers lose protection from moving companies: Spending bill clause keeps some firms under federal regulation, limits options of customer, From The Desert Sun | | | The Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP), A coalition of physicians, hospitals, health plans, purchasers, consumers, and government agencies working to improve the quality of health care |
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http://www.krowenlaw.com
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| | TexasOnline : Business and Consumer Services : Consumer Protection |
| | Links to learn about your rights as a consumer, how to file a complaint online for deceptive business practices, help with credit problems, report a stolen vehicle, and find details on automobile anti-theft registration programs. | | | File a Consumer Complaint or Find Information in Consumer Protection Brochures | | | Find links on consumer credit counseling, BBB, fraud, and more... |
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http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=2.4
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| | Department of Consumer Affairs |
| | The Consumer Protection Services Program helps individuals to be knowledgeable consumers and protects them from unscrupulous, deceptive, and unfair business practices. | | | Investigating and preparing complaints involving patterns of unfair business practices for criminal and civil prosecution by appropriate law enforcement and regulatory agencies. | | | Counseling and educating consumers about their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace |
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http://consumer-affairs.co.la.ca.us/Sub/ConsumerPro.htm
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| | WI DOJ - Consumer Issues |
| | Consumers with questions or complaints about these issues or other consumer protection concerns are encouraged to contact one of the following agencies: | | | The Consumer Protection Office also protects Wisconsin citizens from unfair and deceptive trade practices and provides consumer information and education. | | | The Office cooperates with other states, the Federal Trade Commission and other federal agencies in addressing national consumer protection issues. |
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http://www.doj.state.wi.us/columns
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| | DOCEP - CP |
| | Information about Consumer Protection, Legislative Reviews and Discussion papers, Boards and Committee's and the Consumer Justice Strategy is available here. | | | John Kobelke MLA, Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection. | | | Please note: Due to scheduled server maintenance this web site and those published by this Department will be offline for approximately 2 hours from 6.30pm, Wednesday 5th April 2006. |
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http://www.docep.wa.gov.au/default_cp.asp?id=cp&menu=menu_cp
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | Attorney General's comprehensive Consumer Alert on Free Annual Credit Reports. | | | Claim Process Nets More Than $2.6 Million for Consumers and $95,000 to State | | | • Free Annual Credit Reports-What Consumers Should Know--Updated 2/2006 |
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http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_17362---,00.html
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| | Consumer protection - Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
| | Resources are also available to keep you up-to-date on product recalls and consumer alerts, the ups and downs of gasoline prices, and the latest consumer laws. | | | Information to help put you on the road to becoming a smart consumer: | | | It may be difficult for consumers to identify whether a vehicle has been damaged by floods. |
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http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/consumer
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| | LADA's Consumer Protection |
| | The District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division investigates and prosecutes unfair or dishonest business practices so that consumers in Los Angeles county get a dollar’s value for their dollar spent. | | | E-Mail Us A healthy economy where businesses strive benefits everyone, but businesses should not succeed on the backs of defrauded consumers. | | | Through jail sentences and lawsuits which levy heavy monetary penalties for fraudulent practices, the Consumer Protection Division strives to uphold consumer protection laws. |
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http://da.co.la.ca.us/cpd
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| | Consumer Rights & Protections Topic Area |
| | Maud Smyth-Figswag, for being voted Consumer Advocate of the Century. | | | Bearer Depository Receipts as a Way to Raise Money, 13k | | | Protection from High Credit Card Rates: State Interest and Usury Limits |
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http://www.lectlaw.com/tcos.html
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| | Welcome to the New York State Consumer Protection Board |
| | Chairperson Santiago Urges Consumers to Report Large, Overnight Increases in Gasoline Prices | | | More information on the free credit report program | | | J D Marvel, bankrupt Canadian catalog company,now operating as Save by Mail |
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http://www.consumer.state.ny.us
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| | Be a Wise Consumer, Driver Safety, Managing Money, Home Modification - AARP |
| | Before taking out a home equity loan, complete our handy worksheet to compare various lenders and their terms. | | | Expert advice on career development, money management, and consumer safety. | | | A new report from AARP Policy and Research examines consumers' patterns of preventing identity theft. |
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http://www.aarp.org/consumerprotect
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| | Iowa Attorney General |
| | It also enforces laws that make sure consumers get information to help them make important decisions, like credit disclosure laws that help consumers compare loan offers. | | | On this site, you can find a form to file a consumer complaint online, read or search our press releases, read or download consumer brochures, review consumer protection laws, and link to other helpful consumer sites. | | | The Division enforces a number of laws that protect the buying public from false or misleading |
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http://www.iowaattorneygeneral.org/consumer
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| | E-Commerce & the Internet |
| | Consumer Credit File Privacy: The Real Deal [TEXT] [PDF] | | | Detect, Protect, Disinfect: Consumers Online Face Wide Choices in Security Products [TEXT] [PDF] | | | Joint Workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution for Online Consumer Transactions (2000) [ |
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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-internet.htm
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| | Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood |
| | EDUCATION Consumer Education seeks to create an informed public, able to avoid problems before they occur. | | | If you're interested in registering your business as a telemarketer, click here. | | | Consumer Education actively teaches by presenting programs to consumers across the state and through distributing educational literature on consumer rights and concerns. |
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http://www.ago.state.ms.us/divisions/consumer
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| | CPSC Home Page |
| | CPSC promotes safety by participating in, and preparing information about, voluntary standards activities for a wide range of consumer products. | | | View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues. | | | Medical Professionals and Fire/Police Investigators: file MECAP, incident reports. |
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http://www.cpsc.gov
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| | Consumer Protection Home |
| | serves as a central coordinating agency for individual consumer complaints; | | | promotes consumer education and principles of fair business practice; | | | The purpose of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is to represent and protect the State, its subdivisions, the legitimate business community, and the general public as consumers. |
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http://www.ag.state.ar.us/consumer/home.htm
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| | BoatUS. com Consumer Protection Bureau |
| | You can count on us for unbiased consumer information, education, and help. | | | BoatU.S. can help both sides in a dispute reach an amicable resolution. | | | For the first time the Consumer Protection Database is online for BoatUS Members. |
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http://my.boatus.com/consumer
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| | Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau - NHDOJ |
| | When businesses misrepresent, do not provide, or provide poor quality services or products to people, the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau will question the business’s practices, and can, if necessary, take the business to court and ask a judge to make a decision. | | | The Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau protects consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices in New Hampshire. |
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http://doj.nh.gov/consumer
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| | Consumers - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General also issues consumer alerts and other materials to inform and educate consumers. | | | If you have a consumer inquiry or complaint, the Attorney General's Public Inquiry Unit is available to assist you. | | | The Attorney General works to protect Californians and legitimate businesses in the state through the enforcement of consumer protection and fair competition laws. |
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http://ag.ca.gov/consumers
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| | National Consumer Protection Week 2006 |
| | Whether you’re investing in a business opportunity, buying or selling on an Internet auction, or looking for a scholarship, a home loan, or that dream vacation, it pays to learn how to shop smart. | | | This site has information from federal, state, and local government agencies, and national consumer advocacy organizations. | | | National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2006 highlights consumer protection and education efforts around the country. |
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http://www.consumer.gov/ncpw
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| | Hillsborough County Government Online - Consumer Protection |
| | It also develops and conducts consumer education programs and serves as a clearinghouse for consumer complaints. | | | Information regarding the following consumer matters is available from the agency: automobile purchases and repair, contracts and purchases, landlord-tenant relations, warranties, appliances, mail orders, and telemarketing and internet fraud. | | | Consumer Protection enforces consumer protection laws through investigation and mediation. |
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http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/consumerprotection
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