In the United States, consumer complaints are generally filed with government agencies, being reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state/local consumer protection agencies. Due to the large number of complaints, the government cannot always resolve each individual complaint, and after consumers may be directed to file a lawsuit themselves if their case cannot be solved out of court and is not of common concern. However, consumers might also wish to consider various other organizations that assist not only in the way of complaints, but can also offer specific, individual legal advice in your defense. Official yet non-governmental complaints can be filed with the Better Business Bureau, an organization that protects the interests of consumers by compiling complaints on businesses and taking action on the behalf of consumers. Online, many websites also receive, compile, and publish complaints for the good of consumers across the marketplace. Examples of these websites and publications include Consumer Complaints USA, Consumer Affairs, and Consumer Reports.