THE CONSUMER ASSISTANCE COUNCIL LISTS THE FOLLOWING CONSUMER RESOURCE WEB SITES TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR SEARCH FOR INFORMATION.

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office 
Consumer Regulations & Information 

Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs 
Order or Download Consumer Pamphlets 

Massachusetts Consumers' Coalition
An association of public & private agencies affiliated to promote consumer interests

Secretary of Commonwealth
Search Corporation data base - info on securities 

Car Smart   UPDATED
Everything You Need to Know About Automobile Purchase, Lease & Repair in Massachusetts 

Consumer World 
Complete Consumer News, Information & Resource Center 

Mouseprint.org
Exposes the strings and catches in advertising fine print  

Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Program
Check Contractor Registration, History & Information.

Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications & Energy 
Information on the Electrical, Telephone, Gas & Cable Companies in Massachusetts 

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Information on Motor Vehicles and Licensing 
                

Cape Light Compact
Information on electricity rates & energy savings, including free energy audit. 
www.capelightcompactenergysave.com
 

Self Reliance Corporation Non profit interested in the environment
Saving Cape Codders money on heating oil & other services 
www.reliance.org

Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative (CIREC)
Cape & Islands Energy Information Clearing House 
www.cirenew.info
                   

Energy Star® Program: EPA/DOE 
Energy Efficiency Program: Information on products that will save you money on utilities and help the environment.
 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Home Page 
Gateway to Information on Massachusetts 

One Stop Source for Auto & Product Recalls 
Links to all federal agencies with statutory authority to issue recalls
www.recalls.gov

U.S. Consumer Gateway 
Resources for Consumer Information from Federal Agencies 

AARP Consumer Product Catalog
Information and publications on consumer issues for seniors.

Resources for Identify Theft Problems 
Information from FTC about Identity Theft 

U.S. Postal Service 
Information on Rates, Regulations, Zip Codes 

Federal Trade Commission 
Information on Scams, Identity Theft, Fair Credit Reporting, Telemarketing & More 

Social Security Administration 
Information on SSI; How to Obtain a Report on Your Benefit Status 

Consumer Information Center 
Excellent Consumer Information Resource 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
Highway & Vehicle Safety Standards, Crash Tests, Auto Recalls 

Consumer Product Safety Commission 
Check on Product Recalls & Safety Warnings 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
Information on the Environment 

National Consumer Law Center 
Consumer Laws Advocacy Resource
 

Boston Better Business Bureau 
Check Business Complaint History
 

Car Talk 
Automotive Advice & Information With A Touch Of Humor 

National Mail Fraud Information Center 
Clearing House for Information About Online & Offline Scams

Consumer Credit Counseling Services Credit Advisors
Local Assistance for People Dealing with Financial Problems 

National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators NACAA 
An association of consumer agencies.  Consumer information & links. 

Consumer Federation of America CFA 
An association of consumer advocacy agencies.  Consumer information & links. 

DISCLAIMER

The Internet sites listed as resources on this page are included because of the helpful and relevant information they contain. Some are commercial sites that promote purchases of services or publications and / or contain opinionated information. Inclusion in this list does not in any manner constitute endorsement of the opinions or products offered in the web sites or of its financial sponsors by the Consumer Assistance Council as host of this web site

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