Consumer Information & Protection

Marquette County University of Wisconsin – Extension: The teach, learn, lead and serve, by connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities. Services offered include: Tax assistance, parent workshops, babysitting certification, soil and water testing, 4-H project guide, family resource directory, parent pact guide, and the Marquette County Barn Quilt program.
480 Underwood Ave
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-3141
www.marquette.uwex.edu

Better Business Bureau of WI Inc: Provides tips, scam alerts and information to state consumers. Scholarship opportunities, business registration, reviews, free shredding, scam reporting and complaint filing available.
10019 W Greenfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(800) 273-1002
(414) 847-6000
Email: info@wisconsin.bbb.org
www.bbb.org/wisconsin

Commissioner of Insurance: Ensures that the insurance industry responsibly and adequately meets the needs of WI citizens. Reviews insurance policies, examines domestic and foreign insurers for compliance, assists consumers with their insurance problems. Researches special insurance issues and interprets insurance laws.
125 S Webster St
Madison, WI 53703-3474
(608) 266-3585
(800) 236-8517
www.oci.wi.gov

Consumer Action: Advances consumer rights by referring complaints, providing educational material, advocating, comparing prices on credit cards, bank accounts, and long-distance services.
Complaint line information: https://www.consumer-action.org/helpdesk/  
www.consumer-action.org

• 57 Post Street, Suite 611
  San Francisco, CA 94104
  (415) 777-9648
  Fax (415) 777-5267
• 11901 Santa Monica Blvd. PMB563
  Los Angeles, CA 90025
  (415) 777-9635

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Provides information on recalls, safety, and regulations.
4330 E West Highway
Bethesda MD 20814
(800) 638-2772
TTY (800) 638-8270
www.cpsc.gov

Elder Financial  Empowerment Project: For those who are over 60 and a victim of a financial crime. Provides information, advocacy, referral and victim services. Includes identity theft and medical fraud.
(800) 488-2596
(608) 224-0606
www.cwaywisconsin.org/elder-financial-emphttps

Federal Trade Commission: Works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them. Complaints can be filed online or the numbers listed below.
(877) 382-4357
TTY (866) 653-4261
www.consumer.ftc.gov

Public Service Commission: Responsible for the regulation of Wisconsin public utilities.
4822 Madison Yards Way North Tower 6th Floor
Madison, WI 53705
Mailing Address:
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
PO Box 7854
Madison, WI 53707-7854
(888) 816-3831
(608) 266-5481
www.psc.wi.gov

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): SMP is a program sponsored by eQHealth Solutions of Louisiana and is funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), DHHS. SMP also operates a Volunteer Program.  Trained volunteers provide outreach to Medicare beneficiaries on Medicare fraud and abuse.
National Office
(877) 272-8720 
http://www.stopmedicarefraud.org 
Wisconsin Office:
(888) 818-2611
https://gwaar.org/senior-medicare-patrol 

State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI): Regulates state-chartered banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks and credit unions, as well as various operations of the security industry.
4822 Madison Yards Way, North Tower
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 261- 9555
TTY 711
www.wdfi.org

US General Service Administration: constructs, manages, and preserves government buildings. Also leases and manages commercial real estate.
1800 F St, NW
Washington, DC 20405
(844) GSA-4111
(800) FED-INFO
www.gsa.gov

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Promotes quality food, healthy plants and animals, sound use of land and water resources, and a fair market place.
2811 Agriculture Drive
PO Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708-8911
(608) 224-5012
TDD (608) 224-5058
www.datcp.wi.gov