Consumer Services Guide (CSG)

Consumer Action Edition

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 Sacramento County

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

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Attorneys General

• California - Attorney General
  The Attorney General represents the people of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts and the supreme courts of California and the United States. The Attorney General also serves as legal counsel to state officers and, with few exceptions, to state agencies, boards and commissions. Exceptions to the centralized legal work done on behalf of the state are listed in Section… (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California - Department of Justice's Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit
  The Department of Justice’s Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit enforces state and federal privacy laws, empowers Californians by showing them how to better control their personal information when they use innovative technologies, promotes smart online behavior by offering timely resources for consumers, parents and educators, works with companies on privacy trends and offers best practice guidance, and advises the Attorney General on privacy matters. (Sacramento, CA)
  

Auto

• California - New Motor Vehicle Board
  Contact about problems with new or used vehicles purchased from new car dealerships. This is the only state agency that gives advice on the lemon law, but it does not have jurisdiction over lemon law cases. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California Air Resources Board
  Handles complaints about smog devices and controls; provides research on the environment. Calls returned within four hours. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California Highway Patrol (CHP)
  Field offices can determine if automobiles meet the state's safety, noise or smog regulations. Consumers with questions regarding their vehicles should call a local field office. Check telephone book for locations throughout the state. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• Consumers for Auto Reliability And Safety (CARS)
  Information about California’s lemon law, updates on changes to auto safety laws, as well as links to sites about auto safety and how to avoid buying a lemon. (Sacramento, CA)
  

Banking Authorities

• California - Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
  The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. The Department regulates a variety of financial services, products and professionals. The Department oversees the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety… (Sacramento, CA)
  

Complaint Assistance

• California - Department of Managed Care
  The Help Center at the Department of Managed Health Care explains your health care rights and helps you understand how to use your health care benefits. They make sure that health plans follow the law and address member complaints on time. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California - Department of Real Estate
  The mission of the California Bureau of Real Estate is to safeguard and promote the public interests in REAL ESTATE MATTERS through licensure, regulation, education and enforcement. Handles unfair, misleading or fraudulent treatment by a licensee in real estate transactions. Call for complaint form. State your specific complaint, list witnesses and include copies of all documents. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California - Legislative Counsel
  Founded in 1913, the Office of Legislative Counsel is a nonpartisan public agency that drafts legislative proposals, prepares legal opinions, and provides other confidential legal services to the Legislature and others. The office also provides computer services, data networking, and related customer services to the Legislature. This site features information on current and past legislative bills in the state of California. You can use this… (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California Department of Consumer Affairs Complaint Resolution Program
  The Complaint Resolution Program is responsible for processing all consumer complaints that are filed against California businesses that are regulated by the following bureaus: Automotive Repair, Cemetery and Funeral, Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, Security and Investigative Services, and Hearing Aid Dispensers. This Program works to promote a mutually acceptable resolution between disputing parties. The representative can propose terms to settle… (Sacramento, CA)
  
• California State Department of Fair Employment and Housing
  The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect Californians from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, and hate violence. The DFEH's statutory mandate is to protect the people of California from employment, housing and public accommodations discrimination and hate violence pursuant to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, and Ralph Civil… (Elk Grove, CA)
  
• California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
  On July 1, 2013 the new California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) opened its doors for the first time, carrying out the Governor's government reorganization plan, which included replacing the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency with a new state agency focused solely on transportation. As a result of these changes, CalSTA now consists of departments, boards and offices each with a focus on the safety and… (Sacramento, CA)
  
• Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  Call regional offices for information on disclosable complaints against a particular contractor. Contact district offices about complaints against faulty or illegally executed work, unreasonable delays or other problems with contractors. Call automated operator to verify contracting licenses. (Sacramento, CA)
  
• Department of Aging (CDA)
  Call with complaints about nursing homes and residential care facilities. Also engages in advocacy for seniors and the disabled who are in long-term care facilities. Will refer callers to appropriate district offices for further assistance. (Sacramento, CA)
  

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