The following agencies and organizations have, as their mission, to advocate and to protect the consumer. Turning to these you can find answers to many of your questions.
- Better Business Bureau – New York
30 E 33rd St.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 533-6200
Search for business reports that include a background, the granting of licenses, the consumer experience, and other useful information. - New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
227 E 116th St.
New York, NY 10029
311
311 provides information and tools to file a complaint, check business licenses and investigate deceitful business practices. - New York Office of the Attorney General Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271
1-800-771-7755
Attorney General will help start investigations against business who are committing fraud and deceiving consumers. - New York Human Resources Administration
330 W 34th St #3
New York, NY 10001
311 within the city.
212-639-9675 outside the five boroughs.
Information on the housing assistance programs for low-income families. - Better Business Bureau – New Jersey
1262 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd #202
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
(609) 588-0808
Search for business reports that include a background, the granting of licenses, the consumer experience, and other useful information. - State of New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
124 Halsey St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973)504-6200
Guidance and advice to the consumer to resolve disputes. - New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex (HJC)
8th Floor, West Wing
25 Market Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-4925
Complaints from consumers against a Business / Enterprise - New Jersey Department of Labor
13 Emery Ave
Randolph, NJ 07869
(862) 397-5600 - Better Business Bureau – Connecticut
29 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 740-4500
Search for business reports that include a background, the granting of licenses, the consumer experience, and other useful information. - State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Ave # 3
Hartford, CT 06106
860-842-2649
Guidance and advice to the consumer to resolve disputes. - Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Department
55 Elm St
Hartford, CT 06106
860-842-2649
Complaints from consumers against a Business / Enterprise. - Hartford American Job Center
3580 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120
(860) 256-3700