Consumers
Identity theft is on the rise in the Valley. Learn more to protect yourself.
Federal
Consumer Protection
- Consumer.gov
Portal to consumer information and safety from the various federal agencies- FTC Consumer Information
Consumer Information and education on various topics- Consumer Action Handbook
Consumer information and education from the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)- eConsumer
International e-Commerce investigative cybertool and complaint database- Free Credit Reports
Information from the FTC regarding the ONLY official website for a free credit report- FTC Complaint Form
File a complaint with the FTC about companies, business practices, identity theft, and episodes of violence in the media- FTC's Identity Theft
Consumer education designed to help deter, detect, and defend against identity theft- IC3, Internet Crime Complaint Form
File an internet-related criminal complaint with the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center- Information Privacy and Security
Consumer information from the FTC on safeguarding personal information- OnGuard Online
Consumer education on internet-related fraud, computer security, and personal information safeguarding
Consumer Health and Safety
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Consumer and Patient information- Consumer Health Information
Information and education on various health topics from the FDA- Emergency Preparedness for the Disabled
Federal Consumer Health and Safety emergency preparedness information for people with disabilities- Drugs@FDA
Catalog of FDA-approved prescription and OTC drugs- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Fact Sheets
Information on food safety including food handling, cooking, and foodborne illnesses from the USDA- FoodSafety.gov
Central gateway to food safety topics from the Federal government- Household Products Database
Material Data Safety Sheets on thousands of consumer household products from the Department of Health and Human Services- Nutrition.gov
Gateway to nutrition, healthy eating, and food safety from the USDA- Ready
Emergency preparedness education from the Department of Homeland Security- Recalls
Federal and industrial-initiated recalls from the Federal Citizen Information Center- SaferCar
Source of vehicle safety information including tire, airbag, crash and rollover ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Provides information on how to safely use over 15,000 types of consumer products- USDA Food and Nutrition
Consumer information from the USDA National Agricultural Library- USDA MyPyramid
Updated food guide pyramid
Consumer Information
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Savers
Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home- Energy Star
EPA and Energy Dept program promoting energy efficient consumer products- FCC Consumer Publications
Information and safety education on consumer telephone, cell phone, and television equipment- Fuel Economy Guide
Comparison of vehicle fuel economies reflected in typical driving conditions- National Contact Center
Reference center for questions with federal programs, benefits, and services- National Do Not Call Registry
Opt to not receive telemarketing calls at home
State
- Attorney General’s Office - Consumer information
General consumer information, as well as complaint referral and resolution guides - California Bar Pamphlets
Consumer education on legal topics - Citizen Preparedness
Disaster and emergency preparedness from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security - Consumer Affairs, Dept of Boards and Bureaus
List of regulatory entities with consumer advocacy as well as marketplace competency and fairness - Legal Guides
Provides technical and practical information on consumer law issues - License Lookup for Professionals
Look up publically disclosed information for a company or individual who is licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs - Energy Efficiency for Consumers
Information about energy resources and how to use them wisely - Consumer Privacy
Information on topics such as identity, financial, and patient privacy laws, as well stopping unwanted communications, and how to freeze your credit files - Managed Health Care, Dept of
HMO information on health plans, health care rights, and resolving problems and complaints - Medical Board of California - Consumer Information
Information on choosing a doctor, filing a complaint, and general consumer topics - Physician License Lookup
Look up publically disclosed information for a physician who is licensed by the Medical Board of California - Pesticide Regulation, Dept of
Consumer factsheets on pesticide-based products - Patient Advocate, Office of
Consumer HMO information, including health care provider and insurance plan ratings - Unclaimed Property Search
Search for unclaimed property sent to the State for safekeeping
