Consumer Protection & Information: Resolving Problems
resources and links for consumers
Other Useful Resources: Contact Info
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Get humanGet phone numbers, customer service shortcuts, reviews & tips for companies worldwide
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Reverse AddressFind out who lives at a specific address
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Reverse Phone NumberFind out who just called or texted
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USPS- Look up a Zip CodeFind zip codes by address, company, or city
Get an Address, Email, or Phone #
Need Contact Info for a Company? Use the database Hoover's Online and search by company name. See below for things to look at.
Government Resources
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Attorney General of TexasInvestigates and mediates consumer complaints. Takes action against companies allegedly engaged in unfair practices. Distributes consumer publications.
Here are some websites that may provide valuable information on the complaint process.
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Better Business BureauCheck out a reliability report for a business or charity. File a complaint.
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Federal Trade CommissionOfficial website of the government body tasked with enforcing federal laws prohibiting anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. Includes consumer information, advisory opinions, amicus briefs, and more.
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Texas: State and Local Consumer AgenciesThis link takes you to a listing (& links) to Texas Consumer Protection Offices, Banking Authorities, Insurance Regulators, Securities Administrators, & Utility Commissions.
Contact Info for a Specific Person
For public figures only, you may want to try the database Lexis Nexis Academic to find contact information. Lexis Nexis Academic has 6 search boxes on the homepage. Use the Research People search box shown below.
