General Consumer Info

Annual Credit Report: Free credit report website.
1-877-322-8228.
Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Look up recalled products and safety standards.

Consumer Search: Reviews of appliances, electronics, vehicles.

Credit Counseling: Find a reputable service near you. Click on "Take the First Step."

Digital Television Consumer Facts: from the FCC. Coupon for DTV converter box.

Hard to find 800 numbers: Lists some online suppliers and links to a directory.

Yellowpages.com: Yellow pages from AT&T. Find business name or category by zip code.

Bank Ratings

BankStars: Free ratings of banks and credit unions.

Veribanc: Bank ratings ($10 for the first, $5 for each additional).
Phone: (800)442-2657

Charities

Charity Watch: Index and information about charities.

GuideStar: Find non-profits by keyword or location.

Fraud & Theft

CA Department of Consumer Affairs: Complaints, landlord/tenant,automotive repair info.

Consumer Complaints: A variety of contacts.

Consumer Action: Federal Citizen Information Center with corporate contacts.

Identity Theft: California resources and contacts.
Identity Theft-Steps to Take: Eight practical suggestions.

LinkScan: Where to complain about internet frauds & spam.

Junk Mail

Catalog Choice: Free opt-out service to reduce the number of catalogs you receive.

Opt Out: Free service to decline credit card offers.

Marriage Licenses

Click here for Marriage License locations:
Or call (818) 374-7176 for the nearest location.
Click here for complete information

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