Digital Library
Consumer Information
General
- Household Products Database
- www.fatwallet.com
The best site for deal-hunting on just about anything - www.e-pinions.com
ffind out if the product you're looking at is really what you think it is. - Consumer Reports WebWatch
- Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs
- HealthRatings.org
- Anti-Phishing Working Group
Report phishing emails, pharming sites and malicious spyware - Annual Credit Report
Free credit reports-once a year, get a free credit report from each of the 3 major reporting agencies. - Connect Me Ohio
Current information about programs & services for people with disabilities. For Ohio consumers, caregivers and providers. - Consumer Websites from The Librarians' Index to the Internet
More than 30 consumer resources, including the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Guide ratings, toy safety guide, pamphlets, and government sales. - Hoaxbusters
Find out about computer virus hoaxes, chain letters, and other Internet scams from the U.S. Department of Energy's Computer Incident Advisory Capability. - LearningExpressLibrary.com: Online Test Resource
Interactive practice exams & tutorials based on official academic, civil, and certification exams. - Ohio Attorney General
Allows you to file a consumer complaint online or to print the full text of pamphlets on various consumer topics. - Ohio Consumers' Counsel
Provides utility-related information to consumers & helps Ohioans resolve problems with their utility companies. The OCC represents the interests of consumers in legal cases involving utility companies & in-state utility legislation. - Ohio Department of Insurance
Provides helpful information on purchasing liability insurance, including some price surveys, and has a special section for seniors concerning Medicare & prescription drugs. It is possible to file a complaint online. - Ohio Public Inspection Files
This searchable Attorney General site has the full text of court decisions that determine that Ohio consumer laws have been violated. - Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Compare electric & natural gas utility rates or get competitive local telephone information. - Safeshopping
The American Bar Association gives legal & other advice to protect the consumer from getting ripped off while shopping online. - U.S. Consumer Gateway
The federal government's umbrella site for accessing consumer information on a wide variety of topics.
Car Buying
- Autobytel.com
Features new & used car reviews, auto financing, insurance, service, reviews, buyers guides, and warranties. Also includes a free 'lemon check' courtesy of Carfax. - Car Buyer's Checklist
- CAR Lemon: Lemon Law Information
- Cars.com
Comprehensive site with vehicle profiles, dealer locator, and financing information. Search parameters such as model year and price. - Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide
- Green Vehicle Guide
Information about fuel efficiency & environmental performance from the Environmental Protection Agency. - Kelley Blue Book
Find used car bluebook values & new car pricing. - NADA Official Used Car Guide
Find current values of used cars & trucks
Government
- Ohio Secretary of State
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Columbus City Codes
- Ohio Secretary of State
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Columbus City Codes

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