CONSUMER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNIT; CONSUMER MEDIATION AND SMALL CLAIMS ADVISORY
Provided by: VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE (DA)
Location: MAIN OFFICE, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura CA
Files and prosecutes cases civilly, and/or criminally. Cases may involve unlawful business practices, deceptive advertising, environmental prosecution, or red-light abatement.… more
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Provided by: CONSUMER ACTION
Location: SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE , 57 Post Street, San Francisco CA
Advances consumer rights by referring complaints, publishing educational materials, and advocating for consumers in the media. Also compares prices on… more
AUTOMATED CONSUMER HOTLINE
Provided by: CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSING BOARD
Location: MAIN OFFICE , 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento CA
Provides an automated hotline for consumers to verify contractors licensed by the State of California. Also offers educational information, free… more
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Provided by: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
Location: MAIN OFFICE , 3927 Lennane Drive, Sacramento CA
Administers alcohol licenses. Conducts investigations for violations of the Alcohol Beverage Control Act. Also investigates violations of regulations and criminal… more
CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES
Provided by: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Location: NORTH MARKET BOULEVARD OFFICE , 1625 North Market Boulevard, Sacramento CA
Provides the public with information on safe consumer practices. Protects the public from businesses and people who promote deceptive products… more
BUSINESS OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Provided by: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT
Location: MAIN OFFICE , 2101 Arena Boulevard, Sacramento CA
Provides protections to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. Also licenses and regulates a variety of businesses.… more
CONSUMER HOTLINE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Provided by: UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Location: MAIN OFFICE, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda MD
Accepts reports of unsafe products for consumer protection. Provides public database of recalls and unsafe product reports. Offers business engagement… more
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY
Provided by: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
Location: MAIN OFFICE , 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Washington DC
Individuals can register their telephone number on the do not call list. They can also file a complaint if they… more
FRAUD REPORTING
Provided by: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (FTC)
Location: MAIN OFFICE , 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Washington DC
Offers a fraud reporting service where the public can report the following:ScamsCompany Unwanted callsPlease visit the fraud reporting webpage to… more
FOOD AND DRUG REGULATION
Provided by: UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA)
Location: MAIN OFFICE, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring MD
Protects public health by ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of food and drugs. Regulates manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco… more