CONSUMERS EMPOWERED.ORG
The website for Massachusetts Consumers
Useful Consumer Websites
Federal Trade Commission
See "Quick Finder" for information on Identity Theft.
Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
See "Scams & Identity Theft" under "Consumer Protection."
Anywho
Online telephone directory for residential and business numbers; reverse look-up.
FDIC Consumer News
Practical
guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Equifax | Experian | Transunion
Contact these three major consumer credit reporting agencies if you have a question regarding your personal credit report, your credit score or fraud assistance.
AnnualCreditReport.com
To obtain your free, combined annual credit report, yearly.
General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Search for Bills and Laws & names of your legislators.
United States Postal Service
Find ZIP codes, calculate postage and print mailing labels.
US Postal Inspection Service
To report mail fraud
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Provides information on many consumer topics, including foreclosure resources.
Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
Timely consumer information. Free mediation of complaints against businesses.
Better Business Bureau
Consumer tips and information.
GetHuman
Tips on navigating phone menus in order to reach an actual person when calling a business.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Information & driving manuals; perform transactions online.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Complaint database on vehicle safety and defects.
Energy Star Program
Information on energy efficient products.
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Accepts online Internet crime complaints.
Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section of the United States Department of Justice
To report cyber crimes to the appropriate governmental agencies.
Massachusetts Health Connector
Helps Massachusetts' residents find the right insurance plan.