Consumer Information
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Consumer Protection
Better Business Bureau - Address and web sites of BBBs across US and Canada
Consumers Union - An independent, nonprofit testing and information organization. This site links to the online version of Consumer Reports Magazine.
Federal Citizens Information Center - File a complaint, ask a question about a product, or link to the "Consumer Action Website" from here for even more information
FirstGov for Consumers - One-stop access to consumer information from over 200 federal agencies
Internet Fraud Information - A list of resources and contacts from the federal government.
Michigan Department of Attorney General - Consumer law, consumer alerts, general consumer protection information, and the ability to file a complaint online
National Consumers League - The nation's oldest consumer organization with links to the National Fraud Information Center & Internet Fraud Watch
National Do Not Call Registry - Register home and cell phone numbers for free as well as file complaints. This site is managed by the Federal Trade Commission.
U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission - Product recalls and informtion on reporting unsafe products
Credit Report and Identity Theft
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Annual Credit Report - Get your free annual credit report online
Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission - What to do if you're a victim, access to the web sites of the three major credit bureaus, federal and state laws, online complaint form to the FTC along with links to government agencies and publications
Product News and Reviews
Consumer Reports Prescription Drug Report - Reports on the effectiveness, safety, and cost of many widely used prescription drugs
Consumer Search - An excellent source for a variety of product reviews.
Fueleconomy.gov - Federal site with information about fuel economy and lowest local gas prices
Grand Rapids gas prices - Lowest regular gas prices in the last 48 hours
