Our best advice has always been to educate yourself. Wise consumers ask questions. We can help by suggesting where to look and who to ask. We can even help with the question.
- Over the years many consumers have asked questions similar to these:
- What should I know about the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage?
- Maine Health and Human Services Office of Elder Services
- Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
- How do I know if a charity is worthy of my donation?
- Give.org evaluates 500 charities nationwide
- CharityNavigator.org profiles 5000 large US charities
- Guidestar.org allows viewing of the tax returns of 350,000 charities
- How do I know if a product is subject to recall?
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Are there state or national agencies that can provide a wide range of information?
- USA Services: Helping Agencies Serve Citizens
- National Consumer League
- Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration
- Consumer Action Website
- Maine Online Services
- Are work-at-home schemes ever profitable?
- Federal Trade Commission and Business Opportunity
- Tips for Avoiding Work-At-Home Scams
- Is there a place to check the validity of e-mail spam and hoaxes or virus and worm threats?
- Virus Hoaxes and Realities
- FBI Investigative Programs-Cyber Investigations
- Computer and Internet Security Library
- What do Maine’s Implied Warranty Laws Provide?
- Maine Implied Warranty Laws
- What are the safety considerations when shopping on-line? What about on-line auctions?
- Federal Trade Commission: Online Shopping and E-Payments
- Internet Auctions: A Guide for Buyers and Sellers
- My new or used vehicle doesn’t run properly. Do I have any recourse?
- Lemon Law
- Consumer Rights When Buying a New Car
- Consumer Rights When Buying a Used Vehicle
- Nat’l Highway Safety Commission Office of Defects Investigation
- Is identity theft a risk I should worry about?
- This FTC website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft
- DOJ Identity Theft and Fraud
- OnGuard Online
- Where can I get a free credit report?
- Your Access to Free Credit Reports
- Maine Consumer Credit Protection
- Is there information about home heating and energy conservation?
- Consumer Home Heating Rights
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Do you have any advice when dealing with contractors?
- Consumer Rights When Constructing Or Repairing Your Home
- Attorney General’s Model Home Construction Or Repair Contract
Additional Maine Consumer Protection information is found in the Consumer Law Guide from the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
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