Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) http://www.consumerfinance.gov/

The CFPB established in 2012 to give consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies. They take consumer complaints, go after unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices, enforce laws that outlaw discrimination and other unfair treatment in consumer finance, and more.

Consumer Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php

The CIC in Pueblo, Colorado helps federal agencies and departments develop and distribute useful information to the public. There's hundreds of consumer publications available. View them for FREE or you can purchase printed copies at their on-line ordering site.

The Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml

Read publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics. A Consumer Help Line at 1-877-382-4357 is staffed by counselors from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., EST, M-F.

USA.gov http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/All-Topics.shtml

USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal and allows the public to get U.S. government information and services through the web. It is an easy-to-search, free-access website designed to give you a centralized place to find information from U.S. local, state, and federal government agency Websites

Oregon Department of Justice - Consumer Protection http://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer/pages/index.aspx

The Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection Section protects consumers in the marketplace, primarily by enforcing Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act.