Consumer Helpline

Self Help Clearinghouse

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

(BILINGUAL) Computer operated recorded information on product safety. Takes reports on unsafe products.
Voice: 1-800-638-2772
TDD: 1-800-638-8270
Verified: 12/17/2009

Opt Out

(BILINGUAL) Organization that removes your name and address from all mailing lists offered by the main consumer credit reporting agencies (Trans Union, Experian, Equifax and Innovis) which advertise and send out new charge card offers.
Voice: 1-888-567-8688
Verified: 12/17/2009

National Do Not Call Registry

An opportunity to limit the telemarketing calls that are received. The registry was created to offer consumers a choice regarding telemarketing calls.
Voice: 1-888-382-1222
Verified: 12/17/2009

FDA Consumer Affairs

Information on any FDA-regulated product (food and drugs). Has information on rare illnesses, starting businesses, freedom of information act, health and medical issues. Free literature. Referrals to toll-free numbers. Assists in emergency situations.
Voice: 1-888-463-6332 (Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm)
Website: http://www.fda.gov
Verified: 12/17/2009