Several governmental and non-governmental entities provide extensive guides and tips for consumers about different frauds and making wise decisions in purchases. Particularly helpful sites include:
NAAG Consumer Protection Newsletter – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) publish a monthly newsletter on consumer protection actions and initiatives, typically including both State Attorneys General and federal enforcement agencies. These compilations are available online by (free) subscription.
NAAG Consumer Protection Tips & Resources – The Center for Consumer Protection at the National Attorneys General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI), offers a wide variety of consumer protection tips and information for consumers, along with links to reach a consumers’ own state attorney general’s office for more state-specific information or to file a consumer complaint. (NAGTRI is training and research arm of NAAG.)
The Federal Trade Commission publishes and provides online resources on many consumer protection topics, including detailed information about consumer credit reports and how to obtain free copies and tips on what to do in cases of identity theft.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers a variety of tools and informational resources focused on financial decision-making, all of which can be accessed online.
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) offers fact sheets and information about consumer lending, such as student loans and mortgage loans.
