Keyword Details: Consumer Education/Information
Programs that utilize a wide variety of informational materials and techniques to increase the public's awareness of their rights and responsibilities as consumers of goods and services. The services may include information concerning federal and state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies; advice regarding comparison shopping, use of consumer reports and buying guides, and other practices that help consumers make informed decisions and avoid problems before they occur; and education regarding the steps that need to be taken to resolve problems with unfair credit practices, defective products, shoddy repairs or workmanship or incompetent services.
Programs related to Consumer Education/Information
Better Business Bureau of WI, Inc.
As a private, non-profit organization, the purpose of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is to promote an ethical marketplace. It does so by providing the following information and services to consumers and businesses:
* Business Reports: Information on a business’s performance in the marketplace, ...
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Bureau of Consumer Protection
Investigates consumer complaints at the state level.
Provides information on deceptive business practices and recalls of hazardous products.
Provides information on consumer's rights and on help that is available in areas of advertising, auto repair, door-to-door sales, home improvement, landlord/te...
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Care Compare-Medicare.Gov
For people with Medicare or their caregivers who want to choose a Medicare provider (like physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and others), this tool provides a single source search and compare experience, that lets you:
•Find information about providers and facilities based on your individual need...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hotline for questions and complaints about hazardous consumer products.
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DMAchoice with ANA Consumer Preference Service
DMAchoice with ANA Consumer Preference Service reduces promotional mail offers from companies you don't have a business relationship with (also called "prospect mail"):
• If you wish to reduce the overall volume of prospect promotional mail offers received from common mailings, you may register for ...
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Extension-Kenosha County
Provides community-based education in the areas of horticulture,agriculture and local foods,health and well-being, nutrition, food security, youth development, environmental education, leadership development and community development.
Offers Planning AHEAD which is an end-of-life planning curriculu...
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Federal Trade Commission
The FTC encourages consumers to file a complaint whenever they have been the victim of fraud, identity theft, or other unfair or deceptive business practices. They can do it online, or by calling the FTC’s Consumer Response Center at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). Although filing a complaint will ...
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National Do Not Call Registry
Alert!
Scammers have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. The calls claim to provide an opportunity to sign up for the Registry. These calls are not coming from the Registry or the Federal Trade Commission, and you should not respond to these calls. To ad...
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National Federation of the Blind- Wisconsin
Services:
- Information and referral services
- Resources and information about Products and Technology
- Online Technology List: https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/international-braille-and-technology-center
- Braille Monitor, monthly publication that deals with al...
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USA.GOV Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technology
USA.GOV is the online guide to government information and services. Most comprehensive search engine and collection of government information available on-line. Will help you find and do business with government on-line, on the phone, by mail or in person.
Provides access to governmental services ...
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Wisconsin No Call List
Wisconsin uses the Federal Do Not Call list for registrations. Numbers on the Wisconsin No Call List will automatically be transferred to the federal list.
* To verify that your number is registered, go online to DoNotCall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). You must call from the p...
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Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
Prevention alone cannot stop all fraud, abuse, and errors. We should also be aware...
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