| 54 Consumer Information Resources |
| Affluenza |
| online companion to PBS show that explores this condition caused by overconsumption and materialism, and marked by stress, overwork, shopping and indebtedness. |
| Provides Information |
| Angie's List |
| consumer-driven organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on local service companies in more than 250 categories. |
| Provides Information |
| Apple recalls first iPod Nanos over battery flaw |
| Apple is asking for its six-year-old first-generation iPod Nano back. |
| November 14, 2011 |
| Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) |
| provides consumer information, a searchable database of facilities, links, and information for providers. |
| Provides Information |
| AT&T rated lowest (again) in our annual satisfaction survey |
| In the newest satisfaction survey of Consumer Reports online subscribers, a provider called Consumer Cellular topped the Ratings--and AT&T found itself at the bottom of the Ratings for the second year in a row. |
| December 6, 2011 |
| B |
| Baby lotion recalled over excessive bacteria levels |
| Johnson & Johnson on Friday said it is recalling more than 2,000 tubes of its Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after U.S. regulators identified excessive levels of bacteria in a product sample. |
| January 29, 2012 |
| Bell Tolls, A |
| long distance rate comparison, consumer advice, complaint resolution service, and more. |
| Provides Information |
| Better Business Bureau, The |
| This nonprofit group issues online scam-watch alerts, a reporting form and info about its new Web-watch program. |
| Provides Information |
| Brazilian Blowout to get new warning label |
| The maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen, California's attorney general announced Monday. |
| January 31, 2012 |
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| Canadian Consumer Information Gateway |
| extensive directory of sites and services for consumers, prepared by the Government of Canada. |
| Provides Information |
| Computer Review |
| Profiling computer, telecom and new media companies, the CR Review is a printed directory distributed worldwide and on the Web. |
| Provides Information |
| Consumer group urges Europe to block Google, Motorola merger |
| A U.S.-based consumer group has urged the European competition commissioner to block the proposed Google takeover of Motorola Mobility, in the first complaint of its kind. |
| January 23, 2012 |
| Consumer Guide |
| includes reviews, ratings, and pricing for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment, and family products. |
| Provides Information |
| Consumer Information Center |
| full text versions of hundreds of federal consumer publications. From the U.S. General Services Administration. |
| Provides Information |
| Consumer World |
| compendium of useful online consumer resources, news, and related information. |
| Provides Information |
| ConsumerAffairs.Com |
| offers consumer complaints and comments, consumer news, and recall information. |
| Provides Information |
| ConsumerReview.com |
| product reviews by consumers for electronics, sports gear, computers, and more. |
| Provides Information |
| Consumers' Checkbook |
| offers information and guides to buying a car, and choosing a doctor, hospital, or insurance. Also includes information on leases, bargains, and restaurants. |
| Provides Information |
| ConsumerSearch.com |
| reviews, analyzes, and ranks products in various categories. |
| Provides Information |
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| DealNews |
| price tracker and consumer advocate providing information on current specials for computers, software, travel, electronics, and other products. |
| Provides a Service |
| DealTime |
| Online comparison shopping service. Compare price, products, models, features, merchants; localize results to your State. |
| Provides Products |
| Department of Financial Institutions |
| with information on regulation and licensing of financial services, and consumer information. |
| Provides Information |
| E |
| eBuyingGuides |
| provides ratings and recommendations on what, where, and how to buy consumer products. |
| Provides Information |
| Energyshop.com |
| Cost comparison of natural gas and electricity and energy cost calculator. |
| Provides Information |
| Epinions |
| Read others' opinions of computer products, and leave your own. |
| Provides Information |
| eSmarts |
| Find an extensive consumer shopping guide resource and directory here. Hot sites, reviews and special features are highlighted. |
| Provides Information |
| Euro Changeover Board of Ireland (ECBI) |
| oversees the implementation of the changeover to the euro and provides public and consumer information. |
| Provides Information |
| F |
| FightBack! with David Horowitz |
| if you've been ripped off or improperly treated by business, you can register your complaint at this site. |
| Provides Information |
| Free Consumer Information |
| offers introductory shopping guides. |
| Provides Information |
| G |
| GlobalReviews |
| addresses the concerns of online consumers by providing independent evaluations of e-tailers. |
| Provides Information |
| Gomez.com |
| maintains online broker, banker, auction, travel agent, and other e-commerce rating scorecards and reviews to help consumers evaluate their options. |
| Provides Information |
| Gromco |
| offers sites that compare consumer goods and services. |
| Provides a Service |
| H |
| Help Center |
| consumer information and resources for individuals about when and how to seek help for problems with work and family. |
| Provides Information |
| I |
| Infomercial Ratings |
| provides discussions and reviews of infomercial products. |
| Provides Information |
| Insight Central |
| provides news, FAQs, comparisons, and other consumer information. |
| Provides Information |
| L |
| LifeGuide |
| life insurance analysis, survey, comparison and information software and informative consumer information about life insurance and financial planning |
| Provides Information |
| Long Term Care America |
| provides consumer information about long term care insurance, policies, asset protection, financial planning, and publications. |
| Provides Information |
| LowerMyBills.com |
| information and advice for lowering and managing monthly bills, including insurance, utilities, and credit cards. |
| Provides a Service |
| M |
| MidSouth Citizen Site |
| a citizen friendly site of online small businesses, consumer information, and police tips for Citzens of Memphis and the MidSouth. |
| Provides Information |
| My Simon.com |
| Price comparison shopping. |
| Provides Information |
| MyRatePlan.com |
| information on, and links to services for finding the best rates for phones, insurance, travel, financing, delivery, satellite TV, and Internet access. |
| Provides a Service |
| N |
| National Fraud Information Center, The |
| Protect yourself against unscrupulous business practitioners. Read daily reports, learn how to protect your personal information and ask questions about fraud issues that concern you. |
| Provides Information |
| Netcheck Commerce Bureau, The |
| The watchdog group helps resolve disputes arising from electronic business transactions. |
| Provides a Service |
| O |
| Office of Consumer Protection (Hawaii) |
| provides consumer information, landlord-tenant information, and deals with complaints about general business transactions. |
| Provides Information |
| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| regulates national banks. This site offers agency information, releases, publications, software, and consumer information. |
| Provides Information |
| Open Ratings |
| independent, unbiased ecommerce rating service designed to increase the level of trust, reliability and brand recognition between buyer and seller. |
| Provides Information |
| P |
| Price.com |
| helps users make product decisions by offering price comparisons for a variety of items. |
| Provides a Service |
| PriceScan.Com |
| Price and product information. |
| Provides a Service |
| R |
| RateItAll.com |
| including consumer products, travel, sports, people, entertainment, and more. |
| Provides a Service |
| S |
| SafeDragon |
| offers links to safety information for consumers and businesses. |
| Provides a Service |
| SafeShopping.Org |
| created to help protect and educate consumers about the legal and practical issues involved in online shopping. From the American Bar Association. |
| Provides Information |
| ShopServe.com |
| merchant directory with buyer-based rankings. |
| Provides Information |
| Strategis |
| provides detailed Canadian industry, business, and consumer information. |
| Provides Information |
| T |
| Timeshare Users Group |
| non-profit membership organization of timeshare owners who provide info and reviews on timeshare resorts and ownership; forums, classifieds and more available. |
| Provides Information |