Better Business Bureau
http://www.oregonandwesternwa.bbb.org
This non-profit private organization has an online database where consumers can search for reliability reports on businesses, has online tips on various consumer topics, mediates disputes between consumers and businesses, and investigates complaints against businesses.
|
City of Tigard Water Department
http://www.tigard-or.gov/city_hall/departments/water/default.asp
Offers information and tips on Tigard water quality and conservation programs, free conservation materials, and rebates.
|
Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Section
http://www.doj.state.or.us/ChariGroup/welcome2.htm
Includes an online database to search for charity profiles, tips and guides for charitable giving, information on starting and maintaining a charity in Oregon, and an online complaint form.
|
Oregon Department of Justice Financial Fraud/Consumer Protection Section
http://www.doj.state.or.us/FinFraud/welcome3.htm
This office of the Oregon Attorney General enforces Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act. The website has online complaint forms, lists of companies and people that have been “put on notice”, tips and information for consumers about illegal business practices and consumer-related enforcement actions.
|
Oregon State Construction Contractors Board
http://www.ccb.state.or.us
This state agency protects consumers by regulating construction contracting businesses. Has online tips, publications, and forms for consumers related to home construction and contractors.
|
Unclaimed Property in Oregon
http://statelands.dsl.state.or.us
The Oregon Division of State Lands offers an online database in which to search for unclaimed property such as deposits, refunds, and safe deposit box contents.
|
Washington County Cooperative Recycling Program
http://washtech.co.washington.or.us/recycling/index.htm
This site has information and educational material for adults and school children about garbage collection, and the recycling system in Washington County.
|
|
|
Consumer Reports Magazine
http://www.wilinet.wccls.lib.or.us/
In addition to the paper copies available in the Reference area, this popular magazine can be accessed online with full-text if you have a Washington County library card. Select “Magazine articles” from the WCCLS databases and then select MasterFile Premier.
|
Consumer Search
http://www.consumersearch.com
Combines a number of reliable information sources to provide an excellent selection of reviews to a variety of products. Products are arranged by category.
|
|
|
