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Consumer Protection

Better Business Bureau
This site includes a directory of all Better Business Bureaus in the U.S. and Canada, a list of publications, and answers to frequently asked questions about the BBB.

Consumer Information Center
This page describes free (or nearly free) publications of interest to all consumers, with links to specific topics such as small business.

Federal Trade Commission
Contacts to consumer protection groups, case studies of “successful” scams and tips on avoiding them. 

Internet ScamBusters
Online journal does what its title suggests. While the site is subscription-driven, a link exists for free access to its back issues

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