Consumer.gov
http://www.consumer.gov/index.htm
Consumer information from the federal government on food, product safety, health, money, transportation, children, careers & education, technology,

Consumer Information Catalog
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
Another federal site with hot topics, information on recalls and scams, National Contact Center telephone numbers, the Consumer Information

ConsumerSearch
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ 
This commercial site "reviews the reviewers". For items such as infant car seats and DVD players, it identifies where they are reviewed.  They rank for credibility in evaluating, testing and identifying and then list "the

Consumer World
http://www.consumerworld.org/
This non-profit site is a public service, non-commercial guide cataloging 2000+ useful consumer resources. Includes ratings and

Council of Better Business Bureaus
http://www.bbb.org/ 
Do you need to check out a company, file a complaint, need help in resolving a dispute, or want to know how to make donations?  You will find

Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guides
http://www.edmunds.com/
New and used car information, reviews, advice, ownership, discussion, and

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
Fraud information on such topics as identity theft, diets, tobacco, and

Frauds, Ripoffs and Rackets
http://www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect/welcome.htm
The U.S. Postal Service news and advice about mail fraud, theft and

Kelley Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com/index.html
Used car blue book values and new car pricing information.

N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com/
Cars; boats; aircraft; RVs; and power sports (motorcycles, snowmobiles)

National Charities Information Bureau
http://www.give.org/
This non-profit organization promotes informed giving and enables contributors to make sound giving decisions. Includes Standards for

Last Update 5/04 courtesy of San Mateo County Library (jt/hmb)