Mercer County
Library System
Consumer Protection Resources
General Sources
Better Business Bureau
Contains consumer and business information on scam alerts, accuracy in
advertising, charity monitoring and marketplace complaints and inquiries.
Includes a directory of BBB offices in the U.S. and Canada.
Federal Trade Commission
The FTC enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection
laws. This site includes Consumer Line, the on-line service of the Bureau of
Consumer Protection.
National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a coordinated campaign that
encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer
rights and make better-informed decisions in the marketplace. NCPW takes
place each year during the first or second week of March.
OnGuard Online
The federal government’s website to help you be safe, secure and
responsible online.
Online Advertising and Marketing
Surf safely by getting the lowdown from this FTC Bureau of Consumer
Protection site.
Public Citizen
Consumer advocacy group founded by Ralph Nader that reports on topics
such as auto safety and health care.
SafeShopping.org
This site, created by the American Bar Association, will help you order
safely when shopping online.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulatory agency that administers the Federal Securities Law. Using the
EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval) search, you can
find all filings made by public companies and mutual funds. The SEC also
provides investor education and assistance, as well as on-line investing
tips.
New Jersey
Better Business Bureau's Office -
Trenton
This is a link to the Better Business Bureau Office in Mercer County. BBS
services online include reports on businesses and charities, complaint forms
for alternative dispute resolution and a resource library. Additional links
to programs and services, advertising information, etc.
New Jersey Division of
Consumer Affairs
Do you have a consumer question, issue or complaint? Assistance is available
from the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs.