Consumer Advisory

Consumer Resources Directory

Direct links to official government resources. We are independent and not affiliated with any of these agencies.

Fraud & Scams

Report Fraud to the FTC

FTC

File a fraud report with the Federal Trade Commission. Reports are used to investigate scams and build cases against fraudsters.

Report Internet Crime (IC3)

FBI

File a cybercrime or online fraud complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Identity Theft

Report Identity Theft

FTC

Official government site for reporting identity theft and getting a personalized recovery plan.

Do Not Call Registry

FTC

Register your phone number to reduce unwanted telemarketing calls. Also report violations.

Product Safety & Recalls

Check Product Recalls

Multi-agency

Search all U.S. government recall databases in one place — consumer products, vehicles, food, medicines, and more.

Check Vehicle Recalls

NHTSA

Look up safety defects and recalls for any vehicle by VIN or make/model/year.

Financial Help

Banking & Credit Questions

CFPB

Get plain-language answers to questions about credit cards, mortgages, debt collection, and banking.

File a Financial Complaint

CFPB

Submit a complaint about a financial product or service. Companies are required to respond within 15 days.

Legal & Consumer Rights

Find State Consumer Help

LawHelp.org

Locate free legal aid and consumer protection resources in your state.

Note: All links on this page go directly to official government websites. Consumer Advisory is not affiliated with any government agency. If a link appears broken, try searching the agency name directly.