State of Ohio Resources
Ohio State Attorney General: Features consumer
laws that affect everyday transactions, from buying a car to grocery shopping.
You can also check out a company and file a complaint.
www.ag.state.oh.us
Official state website: Links to all state of Ohio departments and services.
www.state.oh.us/
Public Utilities Commission: Helps consumers make informed utility decisions. Includes
"apples to apples" pricing charts.
www.puc.state.oh.us
U.S. Government Resources
U.S. Secret Service:
www.secretservice.gov
Federal Bureau of Investigations:
www.fbi.gov/
Consumer Product Safety Commission:
www.cpsc.gov
Federal Communications Commission:
www.fcc.gov/cib
Federal Trade Commission: Issues scam and fraud warnings; lists actions against
specific firms.
www.ftc.gov
Food and Drug Administration: Lists food preparation requirements and food
recalls.
www.fda.gov
The Consumer Information Center's free consumer-help books are now online, along
with links to many government agencies and industry programs..
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Securities and Exchange Commission Complaint Center:
www.sec.gov/news/data.htm
Housing and Urban Development: The best place to learn about buying a home.
www.hud.gov
Internal Revenue Service: Great help for small businesses with their taxes.
www.irs.gov
Consumer Info: A one-stop link to federal information resources covered in categories
such as Food, Health, Money and Transportation
www.consumer.gov/
