The Better Business Bureau

Get consumer information about a particular product or business, file a complaint, or resolve disputes. This site offers advice on business ethics and tips on protecting your identity.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

This site, updated weekly, provides information on the latest product recalls, business laws, regulations and contracts. Also offers guidance on how to report unsafe products.

Evaluating Charitable Organizations

The Illinois Suburban Library Reference System, as a part of its reference service, published an article during the holiday season of 2000, which provided a practical guide to evaluating charitable orgainizations.

Nassau County Office of Consumer Affairs

Links to 42 consumer protection agencies in Nassau County.

Consumer.gov

The Federal Government's "resource for consumer information including important sites concerning privacy, information security, and identity theft." Locate information by categories such as Food, Health, Product Safety, Your Money, and Transportation. Subcategories direct you to individual federal web sites with related information. An collection of links invaluable to the consumer.

Consumer Search

Consumer search ranks and describes products based on a compilation of reviews from such sources as Good Houskeeping and Consumer Reports, and analyzes what the experts are saying. There is also a listing and comparison chart of the top-rated products. An excellent free consumer service site!

Best Places to Live

Money magazine sponsors this site. Great information for those considering a move. A list of the best neighborhoods in 10 cities. Search for housing costs, tax rates and crime statistics for over 1,200 places.