Using the various consumer complaints boards on the Internet, consumers can voice their opinion to the public on certain companies or individuals that practice unlawful or unfair business. Examples of consumer complaints boards can be seen in websites of ConsumerComplaintsBoard.com, ComplaintsBoard.com, and may sometimes be found at local resources also. Unlike official websites of the Federal Trade Commission, these online and offline discussion boards are used purely for informative purposes, rather than for taking any sort of official or legal action. Nonetheless, these and other similar efforts remain helpful to consumers whilst participating in trade and commerce. Another such resource is Consumer Reports, a publication and website that conducts extensive research on products and then submits that information in the form of reviews. By actively participating in these types of resources, consumers can protect themselves and one another from potential issues of fraud, deception, and other unfair business practices.