Current News Chinese Drywall Major Problem in Many New Homes Chinese Drywall Read more... Chondroitin No Magic Bullet for Achy Joints Supplement Does Not Improve Joint Pain in Patients With Arthritis, New Research Finds Read more... Know the Facts About Sun-Protective Clothing Not all Fabric is Equally Protective Read more...		Your Rights. As a citizen and consumer, you have certain rights by virtue of your employment, when dealing with the government, when making a purchase (whether on-line or in person; whether paying by cash,check, or credit card), when filling a prescription,when dealing with an insurance company, and, indeed,when generally going about the business of your daily life. In short, the law protects you against fraud,discrimination, and the full range of unfair practices. Civil Rights Health Care Violations of rights, discrimination, free speech, equality in public places... Health care fraud, health care supplements, drug overpayments, ERISA... Communications Internet/Technology Cell phone fraud, false billing, telemarketers Online fraud, scams, pyramid schemes... Computer Securities Fraud Defective parts or products, false advertising, recalls... Unsuitable trading, churning, investment fraud... Employment/Labor Whistleblower Unpaid overtime, wage & hour disputes, defamations... Sales, improper sales practices... Financial Services Credit card fraud, predatory lending, banks, mortgages...		Are you affected? FTC report just released-Top 10 Consumer complaints Product Recalls Cell Phone Fraud Do you have a complaint? Report a consumer fraud, a violation of consumer or individual rights, or any other corporate or business wrongdoing. Do you have a question? You may contact us by e-mail, telephone or regular mail. Consumer Resources Links to a variety of consumer resources. "The consumer, so it is said, is the king...each is a voter who uses his money as votes to get things done that he wants done."-Paul A. Samuelson

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