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HomeOwners for Better Building
Dedicated to helping homeowners resolve their construction defects, and exposing the use, abuse, and unfair tactics of binding arbitration in new home contracts.
Indbazaar.com
http://www.indbazaar.com/consumerguide/
A guide for the Indian consumer, with consumer rights and contact information.
Independent Consumer Complaint Network
http://www.phpdevshed.com/iccn/
Allows users to log complaints on any company globally. Browse through the database and read all about complaints on various companies.
Infomercial Watch
http://www.infomercialwatch.org/
A critical view of the health infomercial marketplace.
Insurance Consumer Advocate Network
http://www.ican2000.com/index.shtml
Retired adjuster created site where consumers receive tips on buying auto and/or homeowner insurance as well as help in settling auto insurance claims, home insurance claims and personal injury claims.
Massachusetts Housing Consumer Education Centers
http://www.masshousinginfo.org
One-stop Shopping for Housing Information and Referrals offered by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Housing Association's statewide network of housing agencies. Tenants, landlords, prospective buyers and homeowners can access information, referrals, brief counseling or workshops on a wide range of housing issues.
My Woes
A consumer complaint site. Post and read complaints from other consumers.
National Consumer Protection Week
A week to highlight consumer protection and education efforts around the USA.
NewBuyer Buying Guides
Buying portals of rated links in objective, easy to navigate buying guides to help buyers make confident buying decisions
North East Mediation & Arbitration
http://www.northeastmediation.com
North East Mediation & Arbitration Expediates Resolutions Through a cooperative and Supportive Environment.
Oil Filter Wrench Complaints
http://hometown.aol.com/oilfilterwrench/index.html
Submit and view complaints from 'backyard mechanics' and auto professionals frustrated with currently available oil filter wrenches. Complaints will be issued to tool manufacturers.
Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud
Florida Citizen Safety Center. Short text articles on many potential fraud situations.
Seal California Arrest Records On Line
http://sealarrestrecords.com/resources.htm
Obtain free investigator search tools that allows you to operate like a private investigator and obtain information plus a section to seal court records on line.
SMG Consulting
http://www.leakinvestigation.com
With over 30 years of experience S.M.G. Consulting provides services ranging from leak investigation and field testing to legal dispute resolution.
So You Wanna.com: Refunds
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/refund/refundFULL.html
Consumer information regarding refund requests, effective letter writing tips, enlisting outside sources, follow up and small claims court.
Social Security Number FAQ
http://www.cpsr.org/oldsite/externalSiteView/cpsr/privacy/ssn/ssn.faq.html
Other Information on SSNs and Privacy
Tattletale Consumer Hotline
http://www.tattletaleconsumerhotline.com
A consumer information web site providing consumer tips, alerts, health and fitness notes, and private sector and public sector information. Additonally, consumers may post complaints and get answers to questions.
Texans for Builder Reform
Working to bring about reforms to the unregulated Texas home building industry to provide consumer protection for new home buyers and licensing of all Texas home builders.
The Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs - MCCA
Consists of all Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for fair trading, consumer protection laws and credit laws.
The Swedish Consumer Coalition
http://www.konsumentsamverkan.se/english/indexeng.html
An organisation for consumers and other organisations, who has the goal to increase the influence of the consumers on the market and in the politics.
The Troubleshooter Network
http://www.troubleshooter.com/
In conjunction with Tom Martino's syndicated radio show, the site provides business referrals, consumer news, and a discussion board.
Theft Library
Offers free on-line electronic library of theft reports submitted by anyone who has had something stolen from them.
Theme Park Accident Reports
http://www.themeparkinsider.com/accidents/
A volunteer-run program to create a database of accidents involving injury at major amusement parks around the world. Includes safety tips for visitors and families.
TheSqueakyWheel
http://www.thesqueakywheel.com/
Helps dissatisfied consumers get refunds and apologies.