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Look here for valuable information no consumer
should be without. Advice and consumer tips on care repair, purchase
and leasing, choosing and using credit cards wisely, and more are
included. In addition, consumer assistance organizations and state
and local consumer protection offices are included.
Consumer Information Center Web Site
Consumer
Rights and Protection
Evaluating
Charities
Products
and Services
Credit
Counseling
Legal
Line sponsored by Allen County Bar Association
Dealing
with Identity theft
Consumer
Rights and Protection
Consumer
Product Safety Commission releases list of products that are frequent
cause of accidents and injuries at the home.
Internet Fraud
Complaint Center: New website launched by Justice Department and
FBI where consumers and businesses can report suspected Internet frauds.
Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission (IURC) Indiana
Office of Utility Consumer Counselor: This office makes sure Hoosiers
who turn on the lights, pick up the phone and use gas, water and sewers,
receive reliable and satisfactory utility service at the lowest reasonably
possible.
Social Security Administration: How to get and protect
your social security number.
Fair Credit Reporting: How to find the credit bureau
that has your report, how to dispute information, who can get a copy
of your report, and what investigative consumer reports are.
U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission
National Fraud Information Center
Fort Wayne Better Business
Bureau
Legal Line
is a program sponsored by the Allen County Bar Association. Area residents
can receive free, confidential legal advice. A volunteer attorney
will answer questions about all aspects of the law, including family
law issues, landlord-tenant disputes, wills, employment and criminal
matters. The service is available 5-7pm the second and fourth Tuesdays
of each month.
(260) 423-2358.
Evaluating
Charities
National Charities Information Bureau
Philanthropic
Advisory Service Reports from the Better Business Bureau
Products
and Services
U.S Consumer Gateway--Your Link to Federal Consumer Information
Credit Counseling
Consumer
Credit Counseling, Inc.
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