Read about the role of state, county, and city consumer protection offices. You are provided information to contact any of these offices in the United States for more information specific to a certain area.

The media fills us in on the most recent scams around town and the nation. Taking part in this project will educated students on the scams that are out there and question the rights consumers have and the role governments should take in...

A great resource from the FDIC for "becoming an informed banking consumer." Learn all about consumer protection and gain important and useful facts about such topics as phishing scams, identity theft, consumer rights, new cheque clearing...

This Cornell Law School site describes the consumer protection acts that protect creditors, Uniform Credit Consumer Code and Consumer Protection Act.

This website provides a general look at how safety belts, air bags, nad child safety seats protect passengers and save lives. Includes statistics as well as "life-saving advice."

This page provides news and information to educate consumers. Covers a wide variety of topics of concern to consumers.

This lesson will aid in understanding the basics of state, federal, and industry oversight and help students know the extent and limits of consumer protection by these entities. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan.

Tips for avoiding the serious crime of identity theft. Learn how your identity can be stolen and how to protect yourself.

Web site of the Federal Trade Commission which serves to protect consumers.

The Child Labor Coalition (CLC) exists to serve as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor, protect working minors, end child labor exploitation, and develop public education to combat child labor abuses.

Even the savviest consumer has a problem with a good or service on occasion. It is a consumer's right to complain when there is a genuine problem. In some situations, it is also a consumer's responsibility. A problem can't be fixed if no...

The Consumerist, a subsidiary of Consumer Reports, accepts tips from consumers to cover stories people want to hear or should become aware of based on consumers interests.

Thinking about opening a credit card? This resource gives consumers information about maneuvering the credit process. Use the interactive guide to learn more about terms and fees offered by credit cards. Also, open the online calculator...

In an imposter scam, a scammer pretends to be someone you trust to convince you to send them money. Learn how to spot an imposter scam.

Resources to help senior citizens find information on issues such as health issues, housing, consumer protection, and more from the federal government.

Virtual learning resource on rights and responsibilities as consumers and producers of digital media and the internet. Click through the pages for more information. Includes handouts, audio, downlodable resources, assessment and activities.

Information and analysis on the practices of the loan industry in America. Focus is on the wave of financial services legislation, which attempts to curb abusive tactics of banks and credit card issuers, that came into effect in 2010.

This infographic explains how tech support scammers contact you and what you can do to avoid a tech support scam.

This site offers important advice to divorced people about how to separate yourself financially from your ex. Myths about divorce decrees are examined.

This is the act that was legislated to improve highway safety.

This resource provides a network of legal blogs on every type of law and provides the latest news about court cases including the U.S. Supreme Court.

A website dedicated to helping students make informed financial decisions through their road to college. Website focues on filling out financial aid to choosing a loan.

The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...

Rainforest Alliance aims to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.