Programs of the National Consumers League

National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch

The NFIC was originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement. The NFIC is the only nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to get advice about telephone solicitations and report possible telemarketing fraud to law enforcement agencies. In 1996, the Internet Fraud Watch was created, enabling the NFIC to offer consumers advice about promotions in cyberspace and route reports of suspected online and Internet fraud to the appropriate government agencies. (www.fraud.org)

LifeSmarts

LifeSmarts… the ultimate consumer challenge is an educational opportunity that develops the consumer and marketplace knowledge and skills of teenagers in a fun way and rewards them for this knowledge. The program complements the curriculum already in place in high schools and can be used as an activity for classes, groups, clubs, and community organizations. LifeSmarts, run as a game-show style competition, is open to all teens in the U.S. in the 9^th through 12^th grades. Teams of four to five teens compete in district and state matches with the state winners going to the national competition to vie for the national LifeSmarts title. (www.lifesmarts.org)

The Child Labor Coalition

The Child Labor Coalition (www.stopchildlabor.org) is an international organization committed to strengthening child labor protections both in the United States and abroad. The CLC exists to serve as a national network for the exchange of information about child labor; provide a forum and a unified voice on protecting working minors and ending child labor exploitation; and develop informational and educational outreach to the public and private sectors to combat child labor abuses and promote progressive initiatives and legislation.

SOS Rx Coalition

SOS Rx is a partnership of more than 75 organizations working to make the outpatient use of medicines safer. Our voice is national and our actions evidence-based. SOS Rx will focus on campaign-style education/information initiatives aimed at securing consumer actions and system changes that enhance the safe outpatient use of medications. Participating organizations signify support and commitment to work together to assure the safe outpatient use of medications for all consumers and patients, with initial focus on safe use by senior citizens. (www.sosrx.org)

other info from NCL:

health

fraud

finances

labor

food

technology

utilities

privacy

general interests

Fraud.org • LifeSmarts • StopChildLabor.org • SOSRx • Fields Of Hope • Phishinginfo.org