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Crashtest.com
As a public service, this site reports the insurance risk data and crash-test ratings on new and used motor vehicles - cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Includes international links to traffic and automotive safety and assessment websites. A site that I can r
(http://www.crashtest.com/)
Advertising Law Internet Site
Articles, reviews of decisions, and links about U.S. advertising regulation, many of interest to consumers.
(http://www.webcom.com:80/~lewrose/home.html)
The Awareness Page
This page may help you to evaluate the various types of self awareness programs that are available in the marketplace.
(http://www.digiweb.com/~ozark/awareness/)
BBB Alerts and News
Monthly updates at the Better Business Bureau website.
(http://www.bbb.org/alerts/index.html)
Charitable Giving: Make your generosity count
Suggestions from Consumer Reports Online on developing a giving plan and where to find charity evaluation information.
(http://www.ConsumerReports.org/news/holiday/Reports/charit.htm)
Consumer ReportsŪ Online
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(http://www.ConsumerReports.org/)
Consumer's Resource Handbook
Part 1 Consumer Tips Part 2 Consumer Assistance Directory In .htm, .pdf, and .txt formats. from the Consumer Information Center.
(http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/crh/respref.htm)
The Dirt on Diet Pills
How much are you willing to risk to lose weight? By Maria Toscano, Pharm.D. Diet pill guide, listed by name.
(http://www.phys.com/b_nutrition/02solutions/08diet/dietpill.html)
Fad Diagnoses
Comments on several popular ailments, including CFS and food allergies. While some of these illnesses exist, most are very rare.
(http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/fad.html)
FTC Advertisement Policy Statements and Guidance
Federal Trade Commission. Complete advertising policies and statements online related to the internet, small business, deception, deceptive pricing, the term 'free' and more.
(http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/guides/guides.htm)
GuideStar, donor's guide to nonprofits and charities
Free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 650,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations.
(http://www.guidestar.org/)
Inspection Service Consumer Fraud
United States Postal Inspection Service. Short text articles on various fraudulent activities including sweepstakes and personal finance. "Rules For Telephone Solicitations" is also interesting. Use the back button in your browser to return to the main pa
(http://www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect/consmenu.htm)
Is Human Growth Hormone The Fountain Of Youth?
Dr. Dean tells a caller that HGH is dangerous and explains why it is not safe to use human growth hormone in an attempt to prevent aging. HealthCentral. 04-15-1999
(http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=11484)
The National Consumers League
Celebrating its centennial 1899-1999. This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, child labor protections and more.
(http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/)
National Institute for Consumer Education
Consumer education benefits, consumer competency, history of consumer education in the U.S.
(http://www.emich.edu/public/coe/nice/fulltextres.html)
Nutrition News Focus
How to understand what food and health reports in the media really say. Find out what's known about supplements. Free daily email newsletter available for up to the minute information.
(http://www.NutritionNewsFocus.com/)
PHYS:Herb-An Myths
From the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter. The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is studying the effects of herbal remedies, and has some reports available online.
(http://www.phys.com/b_nutrition/02solutions/10tufts/may98/herbs.html)
Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud
Florida Citizen Safety Center. Short text articles on many potential fraud situations.
(legal.firn.edu/safety/protect2.html)
Rising Fraud On Web
NCL's Internet Fraud Watch Cautions Consumers
(http://www.techmall.com/techdocs/TS970910-7.html)
Stud Pills, Passion Pills and Other Internet Snake Oil Swindles
HealthCentral, Dr. Dean Topics
(http://www.healthcentral.com/drdean/DeanFullTextTopics.cfm?ID=9013)
Top Health Frauds
FDA Backgrounder. Nine most common health frauds list. How to spot a quack. Where to file a complaint.
(http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/tophealt.html)
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston -- Consumer Education
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides programs for the consumer, sponsoring a yearly conference during National Consumers Week, along with programs for senior citizens. The Bank has ...
(http://www.bos.frb.org/educate/consum.htm)
Autos, Cars, Consumers, Consumer Education, CARveat Emptor: True Costs of Driv
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(http://www.marinternet.com/rknox/car22.html)
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(http://www.noangle.com/falseads/cagenc.htm)
Attorney General's Office Announces National Consumer Education Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Corey Bellamy (502) 696-5642 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Monday, February 1, 1999) --The Kentucky Attorney General's office announced today that it ...
(http://www.law.state.ky.us/news/99releas/004_2feb99.htm)
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