Research Guides: U.S. Government: Consumer Information

Consumer Information Resources

Consumer Action Handbook Use the Consumer Action Handbook (CAH) to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations, local, state, and federal government agencies, national consumer organizations, and more.

USA.gov USA.gov is the official online guide to government information and services.
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FTC Consumer Information Blog Consumer information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC)is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
FTC Scam Alerts Consumer information about scams in the news from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Investor.gov
Brought to you by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor.gov is your online resource to help you make sound investment decisions and avoid fraud.

Consumer.gov
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Consumer Information
FDA: For Consumers
Consumer information from the Food and Drug Administration.
MyHealthfinder.gov
IdentityTheft.gov
IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims.
Investor.gov
Brought to you by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Investor.gov is your online resource to help you make sound investment decisions and avoid fraud.
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD)
The SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website helps consumers determine if an investment advisor is a registered investment professional
USA.gov: Money and Taxes
Learn about consumer issues, taxes, unclaimed money, buying from the government, and more.
U.S. Government Services and Information, USA.gov
Government information and services by topic, including e-government resources.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ensures that financial products and services work for consumers.
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
The CPSC protects the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under its jurisdiction, including products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nations food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA also provides accurate, science-based health information to the public.