Consumer Safety Resources

The information and resources on this site were collected by the AAFCS Student Unit officers as part of their 2026 Service Project. Resources were reviewed for accuracy, but it is noted that overtime, research on consumer safety causes and guidance may change. If in doubt, consider inquiring with a State or Federal office for the most current safety guidelines. 

If you would like to contribute to this library of information or you find incorrect information or a broken link, please contact AAFCS staff. 

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Safety Education — Includes prevention-focused topics such as carbon monoxide, drowning, fire safety, poison prevention, and more. 

Consumer Resources — Provides consumer safety information, unsafe product reporting, and recall prevention guidance. 

General Information — Offers consumer product safety publications and recall tracking tools.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Submit a Tip or Complaint

Tips, Complaints, and Referrals page 

Report Suspected Securities Fraud or Wrongdoing

Risk Alerts

Consumer Reports

Is It Safe to Buy a Used Car Seat, Stroller, or Crib for Your Baby?

How Safe Is Deet?

Car Safety Guide

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Consumer Information and Labeling - Food Labeling

ICPHSO

Design Safety Toolkit - A comprehensive set of guidelines, checklists, and methodologies used by developers to proactively integrate safety into a product or environment, minimizing risks before they occur.

Safe Kids Worldwide

Grandparent's Guide to Child Safety

Take the Helmet Fit Test

Safety Tips

Car Seat Checkups and Educational Workshops

Consumer Federation of America

Seven Things All Homeowners Should Know About Their Homeowners Insurance Policies

Surveillance Advertising: What is it?

Home Play Equipment: Safety Tips for Buying and Using

U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Older Americans and Medicare Call Scams

Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts

Call Blocking Tools and Resources

Caller ID Spoofing - Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity.

FCC Scam Glossary – describes robocall scams, spoofing scams, and related fraud

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The Connect2HealthFCC Task Force is working to raise consumer awareness about the value of broadband in the health and care sectors.

Visit our Consumer Help Center to learn more about consumer issues and the Consumer Complaint Center to file a consumer complaint, check the status of your complaint or to tell us your story.

Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers - Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. 

Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee - makes recommendations to the Commission on topics specified by the Commission relating to accessibility issues and the needs and interests of consumers. 

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. 

New Consumer Guide

Most Viewed Consumer Guides

Broadband Consumer Labels

Broadband Labels provide accurate and easy-to-understand information about the cost and performance of high-speed internet services.

Look for broadband labels at any point of sale, including online and in stores.

Helpful Resources

U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Curriculum and resources for educators

More teacher resources

Bureau of consumer protection

FTC Consumer Advise news page

How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams

College Degree Scams

How To Avoid Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

Consumer Alerts

Consumer.gov

Pass It On - Website & Print materials

 

Take action

Information for Consumers

The Division manages multiple websites with information for consumers, including:  

  • consumer.ftc.gov: find hundreds of articles, blog posts, and videos on a wide range of issues. You can also sign up to receive our blog posts by email. Available in Spanish at consumidor.ftc.gov.
  • consumer.gov – get plain and simple tips on managing and using your money wisely, using credit and loans carefully, and protecting your identity and money. Available in Spanish at consumidor.gov.
  • Pass It On – find materials and videos for active older adults. Pass It On is a research-based campaign to share information about fraud and encourage people to share the information. Millions of pieces of Pass It On educational material have been distributed.
  • MilitaryConsumer.gov – helps servicemembers, veterans and their families find resources on avoiding fraud and making better-informed decisions when managing money. This site is part of the Military Consumer campaign with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and Military Saves.
  • IdentityTheft.gov – report identity theft, create a user account, and get a detailed, customized recovery plan. Hundreds of thousands of identity theft victims have created personalized recovery plans using this innovative, award-winning website, which the Division operates with the Division of Consumer Response and Operations.

Connect to services for older adults, caregivers, and families at Eldercare Locator.

U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP)

The Dangers of Illicit Trade of Goods

The truth about counterfeits

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Food Safety

Food Safety by Type of Food

Food Safety during a power outage

Listing of State Consumer Protection offices

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Visit the Bureau website

Resources for Practitioners

Five Principles of Effective Financial Education


Your Money, Your Goals
Your Money, Your Goals is a set of financial empowerment materials for organizations that help people meet their financial goals by increasing their knowledge, skills, and resources.