LEGAL MATTERS: 44 Best Consumer Websites

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

John T. Longo, GoLocalWorcester Legal Contributor

  

It's March, and that means National Consumer Protection Week! Ok. Maybe it’s not as exciting as March Madness, but it’s a big deal for those of us who practice consumer law.

Every March the Federal Trade Commission organizes the week to help consumers make better-informed decisions regarding how they spend, save, and invest their money. The FTC also wants to encourage people to stand up for their rights when unscrupulous businesses steal their money. To do my part, I’m providing these links to web sites loaded with reliable information.

Credit & Identity Theft Problems

Identity Theft Resources

Free Credit Reports

Improving Your Credit Score

Fixing Mistakes on Your Credit Report

Buying a Car

Leasing is Fleecing

Car Shopping Advice

Confessions of a Car Salesman

Verifying the VIN, Odometer Reading & Title History

Is It A Lemon?

Reliability Ratings

What the Dealer Paid*

* If you are buying or leasing a new car, the information on this site will save you thousands. It is the most valuable link in this column.

Product Reviews

Consumer Reports

Computer & Tech Reviews

Crowd Sourced Ratings

Financial Advisors & Investments

Selecting Financial Advisors & Investments

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Cheating by Banks & Credit Unions

Who Regulates Banks & Credit Unions

Filing a Complaint Against a Financial Institution

Dealing With Debt

General Information & Traps to Avoid

HUD Approved Mortgage Counselors

Financial Peace University

Debt Management Tools from an Honest Non-Profit Organization

Bankruptcy Attorneys & Advice

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

“Bankruptcy Basics” Videos

American Bankruptcy Institute Consumer Information

Common Consumer Scams

F.B.I.’s Internet Crime Complaint Center

Scams Targeting the Elderly

The Consumerist Blog

Timeshare Traps

Rip Off Report

Landlord Tenant Issues

Rhode Island

Massachusetts

General Information

RI Attorney General’s Consumer Division

MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Federal Consumer Resources

Consumer Protections for Members of the Military

Finding a Consumer Lawyer

Consumer Advocacy Agencies & Organizations

National Association of Consumer Advocates

National Consumer Law Center

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Federal Trade Commission

Consumer Action

Consumer Union

Center for Responsible Lending

  

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