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The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the ‘Guide’, some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.

 
 

Listings for the City of Dallas

These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for TX. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.

    Attorneys General

  • Texas - Attorney General
    The Attorney General for the State of Texas protects consumers and the legitimate business community by filing civil lawsuits under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection statutes. Consumer Complaints filed with this agency may form the basis for an investigation into a company's business practices. In some cases, significant numbers of complaints about a business may give rise to legal action, not… (Dallas, TX)
  • Auto

  • Carfax
    For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Dallas, TX)
  • Better Business Bureau

  • Texas - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
    Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. (Dallas, TX)
  • Consumer Information

  • Carfax
    For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Dallas, TX)
  • Texas - State Securities Board
    The State Securities Board is responsible for regulating the securities industry in Texas. They register securities offered or sold in Texas and oversee the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice to Texans. Through their Investor Education initiative, they help the fellow Texans become informed investors. (Dallas, TX)
  • Consumer Protection

  • Carfax
    For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Dallas, TX)
  • Texas - Attorney General
    The Attorney General for the State of Texas protects consumers and the legitimate business community by filing civil lawsuits under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection statutes. Consumer Complaints filed with this agency may form the basis for an investigation into a company's business practices. In some cases, significant numbers of complaints about a business may give rise to legal action, not… (Dallas, TX)
  • Texas - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
    Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. (Dallas, TX)
  • Food Safety

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    Provides information on emergency planning for chemical accidents and on toxic chemicals emitted or released (by industry) in the environment. Other information available through local emergency planning committees. (Dallas, TX)
  • Investing

  • Texas - State Securities Board
    The State Securities Board is responsible for regulating the securities industry in Texas. They register securities offered or sold in Texas and oversee the firms and individuals selling securities or providing investment advice to Texans. Through their Investor Education initiative, they help the fellow Texans become informed investors. (Dallas, TX)
 
 
 
 

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