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Government agencies

Federal Trade Commission: Site keeps public informed about competition and consumer issues. review
Federal Reserve Board: The central bank of the U.S., founded to provide the nation with a safe, flexible, stable monetary and financial system.
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate

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Consumer organizations

Better Business Bureau: Information on dispute resolution.
Center for Study of Responsive Law: Ralph Nader organization that offers reports on a number of public interest issues.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service: Nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers free credit counseling and debt assistance through its Debt Management Program.
Consumers Union: Informative and educational materials on a variety of consumer issues, including financial privacy, bank fees and credit cards.
National Consumers League: Learn about or report fraudulent phone, mail and Internet activities.
State Public Interest Research Groups: Studies and reports on a variety of consumer banking issues.

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Public service sites

Consumer Reports Online: Includes product recalls, shopping guidance, ratings, recommendations and advice.
Insurance Information Institute: Information, analysis and referrals on auto, home and business insurance.
nolo.com Self-Help Law Center: Online legal assistance for individuals.

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Net fraud fighters

Internet Fraud: A Securities and Exchange Commission report on financial swindles with lots of information on scams and tips to avoid getting victimized.
ScamBusters: Public service magazine filled with information on Internet-based scams. review

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