CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group) A research and lobbying consumer group that addresses identity theft and consumer issues. 1107 9th Street, Suite 601 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-448-4516 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.calpirg.org
Consumer Federation of America Association of 240 pro-consumer groups whose aim is to advance consumer interest through advocacy and education. 1620 I Street NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: 202-387-6121 Website: www.consumerfed.org [email protected]
Identity Theft Resource Center Provides support and assistance to victims of identity theft. Co-directors: Linda Goldman-Foley, Jay Foley. P.O. Box 26833 San Diego, CA 92196 Phone: 1-888-400-5530 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.idtheftcenter.org
National Center for Victims of Crime Refers victims of crime to local services. Provides counseling and victim services. Publishes bulletins on various criminal topics. 2000 M. Street NW, Suite 480 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 1-800-FYI-CALL or 202-467-8700 Website: www.ncvc.org
National Fraud Information Center Consumer Assistance Service Website:www.fraud.org
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Refers victims of crime to local victim assistance programs. 510 King Street, Suite 424 Alexandria, VA 22314 NOVA: 703-535-NOVA Hotline: 1-800-879-6682 Website: www.trynova.org
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse A non-profit consumer information, privacy protection, and advocacy program. Beth Givens, Director 3100 5th Avenue, Suite B San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: 619-298-3396 Fax: 619-298-5681 Website: www.privacyrights.org
U.S. PIRG U.S. Public Interest Research Group, the national lobbying office for state PIRGs. 218 D Street SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Phone: 202-546-9707 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pirg.org