Consumer Protection

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Get answers to financial questions, file consumer complaints, access information about financial products.

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Maryland Attorney General. Many resources for consumers organized by subject, contact information for the Consumer Protection Division, and filing a consumer complaint online.

http://www.oag.state.md.us/Consumer/index.htm

Consumer Protection: Credit. Resources educating consumers about common credit scams as well as tips avoid scams.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menus/resources/articles/credit.shtm

Howard County Office of Consumer Protection. A division of the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services.

https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Community-Resources-and-Services/Office-of-Consumer-Protection

Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition (MCRC). Nonprofit organization that advances and protects fairness and justice for Maryland consumers through research, education and advocacy.

http://www.marylandconsumers.org/

Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection. Agency responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws which prohibit unfair and deceptive business acts to ensure a fair marketplace for consumers and businesses.

http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ocp/

Privacy and Identity. Resources grouped by topic covering: Limiting Unwanted Calls and Emails, Computer Security, Kids Online Safety, Protecting Your Identity, and Repairing Identity Theft.

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/privacy-identity