Organizations Websites

The Executive Council of Homeowners (ECHO) is a nonprofit membership corporation dedicated to assisting California homeowners associations. ECHO provides help to homeowners associations on many fronts: finances, legal issues, insurance, maintenance, and management. Members receive help through conferences, trade shows, seminars, a 48-page monthly magazine, and publications.

An organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.

This organization sponsors the National Fraud Information Center, Internet Fraud Watch, and child labor protections.

Assists homeowners in search of reliable contractors who adhere to a code of ethics and offer fair pricing, good products and workmanship.

Helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.

A consumer protection group for homeowners and homebuyers.

A non-profit association dedicated to the betterment of the jewelry industry in Canada by advancing ethical practices within the industry and promoting consumer protection by assisting government and law enforcement agencies with issues ranging from misleading advertising and misrepresentation to smuggling and trademark infringement.

This national organization, does not represent the interest of those who are advocating the revival of old steam trains; but preferably modern, economically viable, and environmentally safe surface transportation.

This is a safety certification organization.

An organization dedicated to ensuring that corporations and insurance companies are accountable to their customers.

Watchdog group and activist coalition reports consumer complaints about this international financial services company.

Advocacy group focuses on defending consumer rights, referring consumers to complaint-handling agencies through free hotline, publishing educational materials.

Consumer advocacy organization lobbying on issues such as health, insurance, financial services, agriculture, food safety, housing, firearms, product safety, and product liability.

Helps people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice, and by influencing policymakers.

An association of more than 1000 attorneys and consumer advocates who have a wide range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and promoting justice for consumers.

Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.

Independent, non-profit, global initiative aimed at building trust and confidence in online transactions through the adoption of a branded trustmark informing users of how personal information is handled by online organizations.

Information and advice about the Trading Standards Service provided by Bracknell Forest Borough Council for consumers and businesses.

Provides guidance and help to take action through the Consumer Court against the defaulter whether it is a manufacturer, dealer, educational institute or service provider. Based in India.

Governing body of the local Better Business Bureaus across Canada. Located in Toronto, Ontario.

Consumer law, recalls, frauds, consumer awareness.

The Better Business Bureau exists to promote mutually beneficial relationships between buyer and seller based on responsible business practices. Consumer Information, Advocacy and Protection.