Consumer Protection

Where can I find definitions of words relating to insurance?

Glossary with definitions of many common insurance terms.

Where can I get information about an insurance company?

How can I find out if other people have complained about an insurance company?

How can I determine what company I should buy insurance from?

How can I make sure the insurance company I choose is financially sound?

Search screen for locating reports about insurance companies. Reports are designed to assist consumers in determining from which companies to purchase insurance. Reports include information about complaints filed against companies, states in which companies write policies and the types of insurance they sell, and financial information.

Detailed description of how to avoid becoming a victim of Internet fraud. Included are a general tips and tips regarding specific types of fraud including: advance fee loans, business opportunities, charity scams, credit card loss protection, general merchandise sales, Internet access services, job placement service scams, Nigerian money offers, prizes and sweepstakes, scholarship scams, work-at-home scams, bogus credit card offers, buyers clubs, computer equipment and software, credit repair, information and entertainment services, investment scams, magazine sales, online auctions, pyramids and multilevel marketing, and travel fraud. Some of the tips describe marketing practices that are illegal and list steps consumers should take if they have become a victim of fraud.

How can I determine if an email or Internet advertisement is legitimate?

How can I avoid becoming a victim of Internet fraud?

How can I determine whether a credit card offer, loan offer, Internet service offer, job placement service, prize or sweepstakes offer, scholarship search service, charity, business or investment opportunity, magazine offer, travel offer is legitimate?

Should I use a credit card to make purchases on the Internet?

Where can I find consumer information specifically for teens?

Where can I find information for my teen about buying a car and other transportation issues?

Where can I find information for teens or young adults about their rights and responsibilities?

Where can I find consumer information for teens about living on their own?

Where can I find resources for teens that explain health, safety and privacy issues?

A consumer information resource for teens broken down into the six subtopics of Transportation, Rights and Responsibilities, On Your Own, Privacy Issues, Health/Safety, Buying Goods and Services, and Finances. Each category includes information related to teens' legal and consumer needs. Designed by high school students to educate their peers.