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Reliable, tested ratings and reviews for new & used cars, appliances, electronics, home & garden equipment, and more. Sign in with your 14-digit Newport Library card number for access outside of the library. |
| Annual Credit Report | Request a free yearly credit report from each of three consumer credit reporting companies. |
| Better Business Bureau | Reports on businesses, charities, and links to regional BBBs. |
| Catalog Choice | Sign up to reduce the number of repeat and unsolicited catalog mailings. |
| Consumer Price Index | Inflation calculator and detailed CPI statistics. |
| Consumer World | Consumer resources and updates. |
| Do Not Call | National registry to limit telemarketing calls. |
| Federal Trade Commission | FTC publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics. |
| FirstGov for Consumers | Federal government consumer information. |
| Fuel Economy | Gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks. |
| GetHuman | Shortcuts for bypassing voicemail and reaching a real person. |
| Household Products Database | Healthy and safety information on common household products. |
| Kelly Blue Book | Price guide for new and used cars, motorcycles, and personal watercraft. |
| NADA Guides | Values for new and used cars, motorcycles, boats, recreation vehicles, and manufactured homes. |
| Oregon Board of Medical Examiners | Provides directory and degree information on Oregon doctors. |
| Oregon Consumer Protection | Consumer help from the Attorney General. |
| Privacy Rights Clearinghouse | Nonprofit consumer organization with information on identity theft and privacy issues. |
| Quackwatch | Evaluates reliable and unreliable health web sites. |
| SaferProducts.gov | A publicly accessible, searchable database of consumer product incident reports. |
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