Consumer Information

Consumer information from the federal government is found in a variety of places. Using official government consumer information can make the difference in the success of a consumer purchase or transaction. There are sites with buying guides, recall information, and complaint forms among many others.

This module provides resources to general consumer information. It also focuses on federal consumer sites that can be used before, during, and after the consumer process. 

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Safety and Product Information

 Document / Last Modified: 26 January 2012

Lists resources related to recalls and product safety. Updated by Sandy Rizzo (Mesa Public Library) and Brad Vogus (Arizona State University) November 2010.

Money and Identity Theft

 Document / Last Modified: 26 January 2012

Describes what to do when something goes wrong. Updated by Sandy Rizzo (Mesa Public Library) and Brad Vogus (Arizona State University) November 2010.

Guide to Consumer.gov

 Document / Last Modified: 26 January 2012

Consumer.gov is a one-stop place for a variety of consumer information sources and this guide walks users through this source through screenshots.

General Consumer Guides

 Document / Last Modified: 26 January 2012

Provides resources consumers can use before they engage in a variety of consumer issues. Updated by Sandy Rizzo (Mesa Public Library) and Brad Vogus (Arizona State University) November 2010.