Adult Protective Services 800-491-7123 (24 hrs.) To report suspected abuses against an elderly person or dependent adult.
Alternatives to Domestic Violence 951-683-0829, 800-339-7233 Assistance for victims of domestic violence. Free counseling. Shelter available.
Better Business Bureau 909-825-7280 For complaints against or information about businesses.
CA Dept. of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair 800-952-5210 Investigates auto repair problems and medicates on your behalf.
CA Department of Insurance 800-927-4357 Regulates non-HMO helath insurance providers.
California Medical Board 800-633-2322 Complaints about physicians.
C.A.R.E. Program 800-476-7506 Elder abuse education and training. Hands-on advocacy for victims of consumer fraud by businesses.
Center for health Care Rights 800-824-0780 Medicare and health insurance issues.
Contractors State License Board 800-321-2752 To check on the status of a contractor's license and file a complaint.
Department of Corporations 213-576-7500 To report fraudulent prcatices by corporations.
District Attorney's Office 951-955-5400 Legal entity for criminal prosection for Riverside County.
DMA Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale NY 11735-9008. To avoid unwanted mail advertisements send name, address and phone number.
DMA Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale NY 11735-9008. To avoid unwanted telemarketing calls send name, address and phone number.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program 800-434-0222 Assistance with Medicare, HMO and Long Term Insurance.
IHISS - Public Authority 888-470-4477 Establishes a registry of screened and trained independent providers and matches them with In-Home Supportive Services consumers who need their help.
Inland Communities Legal Services 951-781-4800 Legal Services for low income seniors, civil law such as landloard/tenant, trusts and family law.
Long Term Care Ombudsman 951-686-4402 To report abuse in care facilities or board and care, and advocacy for residents.
National Association of Security Dealers 800-289-9999 To check on licensing of investment consultants and to report frauduent consultants.
Charities - Attorney General's Office 800-952-5225 To check the validity of a charity.
Public Guardian & Conservator (Mental Health) 951-341-6440 Information regarding conservatorships due to metal disabilities.
Public Service Law Corporation 951-682-7968 Free legal services to income eligible residents of Western Riverside County.
Senior Nutrition Program 800-510-2020, 951-697-4697 Meals served at sites and delivered to homes.
Riverside County Office on Aging 800-510-2020, 951-697-4697 Free information and referral on senior services available county wide.
Riverside County Bar Association 951-682-7520 Lawyer referral service for Riverside County.
Small Claims Court Information 951-413-5353 Official Dept. to answer questions abbout Small Claims Court issues.
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Social Securty information.
Telemarketing Fraud Hotline 800-876-7060 To report telephone scams (9 am to 5 pm Eastern).
Victim Witness Program 951-955-5450 Advocates for vicims of crimes who are witnesses; handles vistim witness claims.