Accrediting Council For Schools | Accrediting Council For Schools 750 First Street NE Suite 900 Washington, DC 20002 (202) 336 6780 Association of accredited career schools training in business and business related subjects |
Advertising Issues, Abuses | Federal Trade Commission 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue Rm. 240 Washington, DC 20580 (202) 326-2222 TDD/TTY (202) 326-2502 (800) 382-4357 (to report consumer fraud) URL: http://www.ftc.gov Consumer protection agency. Investigates unfair and deceptive Advertising (Truth in Lending/Leasing) and credit collection abuses. Handles complaints and has literature. Also at (216) 263-3410 |
Administration on Aging | 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 (202) 619-0724 TDD: (202) 401-7575 Offer services to older people such as nutrition, transportation, senior centers, health promotions, homemaker services, elder rights programs legal services & other programs that are senior oriented. |
American Association of Retired People | Free publications for caregivers and those over 50; Lists of caregivers, support groups & workshops (800)424-2277 URL:http://www.aaarp.org National Association of Area Aging (800)677-1116 Provides referrals to local agencies |
Animal Health | Animal Health 912-356-2160 Protection Inspector 404-656-4914 |
Automotive | Better Business Bureau Auto Line 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1804 (800) 955-5100 Nevada Department of Public Safety www.dps.nv.gov (775) 684-4848 Nevada Lemon Law www.bbb.org/us/nevada-lemon-law |
Banking | American Mortgage Brokers Association 1125 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 (202) 861-6565 Regulates Lenders – Handles Complaints Against Member Lenders Only Comptroller of the Currency 250 E. St. SW Washington, DC 20219 (202) 874-4900 Public info line: (202)874-5000 Complaint Hotline (800) 613-6743 Regulates & examines operations of national banks. The word “National” or “NA” will be in bank’s name. Nevada Financial Institutions Division www.fid.sate.nv.us (775) 684-2970 Handles complaints and regulates state chartered banks, Savings & Loans, Credit Unions, Pawn Shops, Mortgage Brokers, Finance Companies, Check Cashing Services. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 500 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 (800) 424-5488 Regulates state chartered banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System. The word “National” or “NA” will NOT appear in the bank’s name.
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Bankruptcy Court | www.nvb.uscourts.gov (702) 527-7000 |
Chambers of Commerce | Directory of Chambers of Commerce: Nevada http://www.2chambers.com/nevada2.htm
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Children’s Services | Adoptive Families of America (612) 535-4829 URL: http://www.adoptivefam.org This organization publishes an annual directory of adoption agencies. |
Civil Rights Division | 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 (202) 214-2151 |
Commodity Futures Trading Commission | 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 (202) 418-5080 Enforces federal statutes, monitors, and regulates commodity futures and options, brokerage houses, industry salespersons. Handles complaints and provides info. |
Credit, Debts, Loans, Etc. | American Mortgage Brokers Association (202) 861-6565 National Association of Mortgage Brokers 8201 Greensboro Drive Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 (703) 610-9009 URL: http://www.namb.org
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 500 West Monroe Street Suite 3600 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 382-7500 URL: http://www.fdic.gov Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (800) 829-1040 – Information & Problem Resolution (800) 829-3676 – To order Tax Forms URL: http://www.irs.gov Answers questions re: taxes. Provides some free tax filing assistance to senior citizens, low-income families and physically challenged taxpayers. Also establish Federal Income Tax Withholding, obtain Employer ID Number. Equifax PO Box 74021 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241 (800) 685-1111 Experian PO Box 949 Allen, TX 75031 (800) 682-3867 Merchants Credit Bureau (912) 447-7900 Trans Union (800) 916-8800 Dunn & Bradstreet Corporation One Diamond Hill Road Murray Hill, NJ 07974 (908) 665-5000 |
Credit, Finance, Collections | Federal Trade Commission 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue Room 240 Washington, DC 20580 (202) 362-2222 TDD/TTY (202) 326-2502 (800) 382-4357 (to report consumer fraud) Consumer protection agency. Investigates unfair and deceptive advertising (Truth in Lending/Leasing) and credit collection abuses. Handles complaints and has literature. Also at (216) 263-3410 |
Department of Education | 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20044 (800) 433-3243 Information on Financial Aid and Student Loans |
Department of Health | www.dhhs.nv.gov (775) 684-4000 |
Department of Taxation | www.tax.state.nv.us (702) 486-2300 |
Disabled Persons Assistance | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (800) 638-8255 For information and assistance with purchase of hearing aids Children of Aging Parents (800) 227-1044 Free information on adult day care, respite care, medical insurance providers, referrals to support groups and elder-law attorneys. National Institute on Deafness (800) 241-1044 |
Federal Aviation Administration | 800 Independence Highway Washington, DC 20591 (800) 322-7873 A service of Department of Transportation. Can provide safety information on arlines. Handles airlines. Handles airline service complaints (lost baggage, ticket problems, aircraft schedule problems) |
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) | 1919 M Street NW Washington, DC 20554 (888) 225-5322 (202) 418-0200 TDD: (202) 418-2555 E-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov URL: http://www.fcc.gov |
Federal Reserve System | (216) 579-2000 Regulates Lenders |
Federal Trade Commission | (877) 382-4357 |
Food Safety | Food Safety (800) 535-4555 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 5600 Fishers Lane Room 1675 Rockville, Maryland 20857 (301) 827-4420 URL: http://www.fda.gov Complaint # (800)437-2382 handles complaints & provides info regarding food, drugs, cosmetics, animal food, bet drugs and meds, medical devices. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Atlanta, GA (800)332-4010 US Department of Agriculture Office of Communications 1400 Independence Avenue SW Room 506-A Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-2791 |
Fraud | National Fraud Information Center (800) 876-7060 URL: http://www.fraud.org/welcome.htm Internet, Against the Elderly, and Telemarketing |
General Information | Consumer World URL: http://www.consumerworld.org A categorical listing of useful consumer resources on the internet. |
Health Related Services | Eldercare Locator (800) 677-1116 URL: http://www.n4a.org Service of National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Free Information and referrals to local care giving resources Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) E-mail: public-access@epamail.epa.gov URL: http://www.epa.gov Handles complaints & answers questions regarding environmental issues (e.g. randon, asbestos in the home). Provides air and septic permits. Does not handle e-check. For e-check info (800) 227-8378 US Department of Agriculture Office of Communications 1400 Independence Avenue SW Room 506-A Washington, DC 20250 (202) 720-2791 |
Housing | Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street SW Room 5204 Washington, DC 20410-2000 (800)669-9777 URL: http://www.hud.gov Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint Federal Housing Authority (540) 981-2583 Urban Housing and Development (800) 669-9777 |
Division of Insurance | www.doi.nv.gov (702) 486-4009 Insurance Hotline/Insurance Information 555 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20004-1109 (800) 942-4242 This agency provides information on life, health, auto, home & business insurance. They DO NOT take complaints |
International Chamber Commerce | 1212 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Information regarding international member businesses. |
Labor Related Services | Office of Public Affairs Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-7316 (general inquiries) URL: http://www.dol.gov Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Information & Consumer Affairs Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8151 URL: http://www.osha.gov |
Legal Assistance, Advice | American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director: Kent Willis 6 N. 6th Street, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 644-8022 URL: http://www.aclu.org The ACLU takes causes against the government for violations of civil liberties. Nevada Bar Association (800) 254-2797 (702) 382-2200 www.nvbar.org |
Library of Congress/Copyright | 101 Independence Avenue SE Washington, DC 20559 (202) 479-0700 |
Mail Order Issues | Direct Marketing Association PO Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY 11735-9099 Will ask its MEMBER companies to remove your name from their mailing lists at your request. Has no impact on NON-MEMBER companies. This is for 5 years. **You must send name, address & sign requests** Postal Inspection Service Carrier Bureau Consumer Complaints Mail Stop 1600A2 Washington, DC 20554 (800) 372-8347 (800) 654-8896 Handles complaints regarding mail fraud, obscene mail, credit card fraud, insurance fraud and other fraud involving use of US mail service. |
Mail Order Action Line | 1111 19th Street NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 955-5030 Handles complaints against a DMA Member & Non Member |
Mail Preference Service | PO Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008 Handles written requests for name removal from most national advertising mailing lists |
Manufactured Housing/Mobile Home Standards | 451 Seventh Street SW Room 9156 Washington, DC 20410 (202) 708-6409 |
Moving/Haulers Assistance | Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Highway Washington, DC 20591 (800) 322-7873 A service of Department of Transportation. Can provide safety information on airlines. Handles airline service complaints (lost baggage, ticket problems, aircraft on-time problems, etc.) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20590 (800) 424-9393 Information on Auto recalls |
National Highway Traffic | 400 Seventh Street NW Washington, DC 20590 (800) 424-9393 |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration | 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8151 |
Office of Civil Rights | 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 (800)368-1019 TTY: (212) 264-2355 Division of Health & Human Services |
Pension & Welfare | Department of Labor Washington, DC 20210 (202) 219-8776 (800) 998-7542 This is for publications only |
Philanthropic Advisory Service | Council of Better Business Bureaus Department 23 Washington, DC 20042-0023 (703) 276-0100 |
Postal Mail Fraud | (800) 372-8347 Handle Complaints on consumer mail fraud |
Produce Recalls/Safety, Etc. | Consumer Product Safety Commission (800) 638-2772 Provides product recall and product safety information. This number is the hotline number to report unsafe products. |
Real Estate Division | www.red.state.nv.us (702) 486-4033 |
Secretary of State | www.nvsos.gov (702) 486-2440 |
Securities, Investments, Etc. | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 450 5th Street NW Washington, DC 20549 (800) 732-0330 URL: http://www.sec.gov Complaints: http://www.sec.gov/consumer/jcompla.htm Protects investors in securities markets that operate fairly and to ensure that investors have access to disclosure of all material information concerning publicly traded securities. Handles complaints in regard to securities dealers & brokers. |
Senior Citizen Assistance | Administration on Aging URL: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov Created by the 1964 Older Americans Act. Division of Department of Health and Human Services. Works with Federal and State agencies to provide information and assistance to older Americans. |
Social Security(Fast Answer) | (800) 772-1213 |
Surface Transportation Board | 12th and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20423 (202) 927-5350 Independent Board of US Department of Transportation enforces motor carrier and rail regulations. |
Taxes | Internal Revenue Service (800) 829-1040—Information & Problem Resolution (800) 829-3676—To order Tax Forms URL: http://www.irs.gov Answers questions regarding taxes. Provides some free tax filing assistance to senior citizens, low-income families and physically challenged taxpayers. Also establish federal Income Tax Withholding, obtain Employer ID number. |
Telephone Preference Service | PO Box 9014 Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014 Handles written request for name and telephone number removal from most national telemarketing lists |
Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights | Commissioner of Patents & Trademarks 2121 Crystal Drive # 906 Washington, DC 20231 (703) 305-8600 (800) 786-9199 Library of Congress / Copyright Office 101 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20559 (202) 479-0700 |