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Consumer Information

Stay informed about the best products and services with our online consumer information resources.

We provide online access to product reviews from Consumer Reports Magazine through Magazine Masterfile.

Find information on how to protect yourself from fraud and scams below.

Consumer Protection

Government and nonprofit groups working to protect you.

Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection
Consumer protection information from the FTC
Online Reporting for Identity Theft from the Berkeley Police Department
The Berkeley Police Department's recommended procedure for handling identity theft and fraud
Product Recalls
Official recalls issued by government agencies

Consumer Education

California Department of Consumer Affairs
The California state agency responsible for consumer issues.
Better Business Bureau of Northern California
Alerts consumers to complaints against companies in their area.
Consumer Reports
The Berkeley Public Library provides access to full text online access to the magazine back to 1991 through MasterFILE Complete.

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To do so, place holds from the Library's catalog for outside pickup at any of the five libraries.

Outside pickup is available during all open hours. Social distancing practices are in place. Face coverings are required for service.

Return slots are open. All materials are quarantined for 72 hours before being checked back in.

The Tool Lending Library is now accepting returns. Checking out of tools will resume in August.

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