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| | Consumer protection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Federal consumer protection laws are usually enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. | | | Consumer protection law or consumer law is considered an area of public law that regulates private law relationships between individual consumers and the businesses that sell them goods and services. | | | Consumer protection laws often mandate the posting of notices, such as this one which appears in all automotive repair shops in California |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_protection
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| | Texas Attorney General |
| | In those instances, it is appropriate for the consumer to seek legal advice from a private attorney, legal aid society or other organization. | | | The Attorney General protects consumers and the legitimate business community by filing civil lawsuits under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection statutes. | | | Read about major Attorney General consumer protection cases on the lawsuits and settlements page. |
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http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/consumer.shtml
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| | Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Division |
| | The Consumer Protection Division enforces Missouri's Consumer Protection Act and antitrust laws and has the responsibility of representing the commissioner of securities of the Secretary of State's Office. | | | Missouri's consumer protection statutes prohibit deception, fraud and misrepresentation or concealment of material facts in the sale or advertisement of goods or services. | | | These laws also authorize the attorney general to stop the promotion of pyramid sales schemes, prevent the altering of vehicle odometers and ensure that consumers' rights are protected under laws dealing with home solicitations. |
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http://www.ago.mo.gov/divisions/consumerprotection.htm
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| | Office of Consumer Protection Home Page |
| | The primary responsibility of OCP is to enforce the Consumer Fraud Act and its regulations. | | | The Halal Food Consumer Protection Act requires the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce the law ensuring that all food offered for sale or sold as halal has been prepared according to the halal dealers representations of his practices. | | | In order to qualify for Lemon Law protection, the new car in question must be less than two years old and have fewer than 18,000 miles. |
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http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp.htm
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| | Office Of The Wyoming Attorney General - Consumer Protection Unit |
| | The Consumer Protection Unit's primary duty is the enforcement of the Wyoming Consumer Protection Act, which prohibits unfair and deceptive acts and practices in consumer transactions. | | | The Consumer Protection Unit also enforces the Wyoming Multilevel and Pyramid Distributorship Act, and statutes prohibiting price discrimination and other anti-competitive practices. | | | Welcome to the Wyoming Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit. |
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http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/consumer.htm
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| | Arizona Attorney General, Terry Goddard |
| | Consumer fraud, as defined by Arizona law, is any deception, false statement, false pretense, false promise or misrepresentation made by a seller or advertiser of merchandise. | | | An enforcement action may sometimes result in civil penalties, attorney's fees and refunds to affected consumers. | | | You may also file a complaint with the Attorney General's Office. |
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http://www.azag.gov/consumer
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| | The Bureau of Consumer Protection is a branch of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. | | | The Bureau of Consumer Protection is able to disclose only whether they have taken legal action against a company. | | | The Bureau cannot act as your legal representative in the event a settlement cannot be not reached. |
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http://www.eriebar.com/consumer_protection.html
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| | Consumer Protection Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 30, Sched. A |
| | (15) If a consumer is required to give notice under this Part in order to obtain a remedy, a court may disregard the requirement to give the notice or any requirement relating to the notice if it is in the interest of justice to do so. 2002, c. | | | (1) Any agreement, whether written, oral or implied, entered into by a consumer after or while a person has engaged in an unfair practice may be rescinded by the consumer and the consumer is entitled to any remedy that is available in law, including damages. 2002, c. | | | (1) A consumer may, without any reason, cancel a personal development services agreement at any time within 10 days after the later of receiving the written copy of the agreement and the day all the services are available. 2002, c. |
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http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/02c30_e.htm
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| | Consumer Protection-PIRG |
| | It was opposed by labor, civil rights, and consumer groups and by the Administrative Conference of the U.S. Courts, chaired by Chief Justice Rehnquist. | | | In addition, PIRG, Consumers Union and others are also urging Congress to use the nomination of Lester Crawford as FDA commissioner to conduct oversight of the commission's flaws. | | | As we note in our letter, during a short tenure as an assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice, Majoras led DOJ settlement negotiations with Microsoft and exhibited a lack of appreciation for the role of the states in enforcing the anti-trust laws. |
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http://www.pirg.org/consumer
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| | Attorney General: Consumer Protection |
| | The law allows consumers to request an arbitration hearing to resolve warranty disputes. | | | orces state and federal laws that protect consumers and businesses from anticompetitive practices, such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, monopolization and other conduct that interferes with fair competition. | | | The Attorney General's Office has been given the responsibility and authority to carry out a number of these laws. |
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http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumerintro.shtml
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| | Consumers - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General |
| | The Attorney General works to protect Californians and legitimate businesses in the state through the enforcement of consumer protection and fair competition laws. | | | Various sections of the Attorney General's legal divisions are involved in protecting consumers, including the Consumer Law Section. | | | Through enforcement actions brought by the Consumer Law Section, there have been industry changes to stop misleading national sweepstakes mailers, improvements in the privacy protections applied by businesses to consumer data, and penalties against sellers of travel for undelivered vacation promises. |
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http://ag.ca.gov/consumers
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| | Maryland Attorney General - Consumer Publications |
| | If you are not satisfied with the arbitrator's decision, you may still file a lawsuit against the manufacturer and take your case to court. | | | Send a copy of your letter to the Consumer Protection Division with a completed complaint form. | | | The law provides that a dealer or manufacturer must correct a defect within 30 days after the consumer writes to the manufacturer by certified mail. |
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http://www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/lemon.htm
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| | Hillsborough County Government Online - Consumer Protection |
| | The Agency refers unresolved mediation cases to the Consumer Protection Board and presents criminal cases to the State Attorney or the U.S. Attorney General for prosecution. | | | Consumer Protection enforces consumer protection laws through investigation and mediation. | | | Information regarding the following consumer matters is available from the agency: automobile purchases and repair, contracts and purchases, landlord-tenant relations, warranties, appliances, mail orders, and telemarketing and internet fraud. |
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http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/consumerprotection
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| | New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid |
| | If a consumer wants damages in addition to restitution, they are encouraged to seek legal advice from a private attorney or a legal services organization, and to file a private civil lawsuit against the business if they so choose. | | | When circumstances warrant, the division may use civil lawsuits to resolve complaints by getting restitution for consumers, fines and civil penalties for businesses that violate the law, and consumer education benefits. | | | The office of the Attorney General also is authorized to promulgate rules, which clarify the unfair practices act. |
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http://www.ago.state.nm.us/divs/cons/cons.htm
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| | Consumer Protection - Fairfax County, Virginia |
| | Consumer protection matters are handled by the Consumer Protection Division, which investigates and mediates consumer complaints and tenant-landlord disputes to determine whether consumer protection laws have been violated. | | | Your gateway to all the information you need regarding consumer protection, licensing, homeowner association and tenant-landlord issues, utilities, and related county commissions | | | Citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors to assist the county’s tenants and landlords |
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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/consumer.htm
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| | Credit Reports and Identity Theft |
| | Even if you have contacted the bureaus for a national free report under the new law's procedures, PIRG believes that consumers in these states retain the right to obtain reports under the procedures granted by state law. | | | The State Clean Credit and Identity Theft Protection Act - a project of the state PIRGs and Consumers Union -- seeks to address those areas where states must act to give consumers greater rights under federal law and also proposes additional safeguards in some of the numerous areas not preempted by the FACT Act. | | | Further, some identity theft protections of the FACT Act are only triggered if states take additional action. |
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http://www.pirg.org/consumer/credit
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| | State of Maine Attorney General - Augusta, Maine |
| | If you are concerned that your consumer rights may have been violated and you are considering litigation, we urge to first consult with a private attorney. | | | Consumer Goods And Maine Express And Implied Warranty Laws | | | Please send all correspondence to James A. McKenna, Assistant Attorney General, 6 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0006 or e-mail to Jim.McKenna@maine.gov. |
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http://www.state.me.us/ag/index.php?r=clg
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| | Preparing and Filing Consumer Complaint at Consumer Court in India |
| | We have received many complaints from consumers that they are being harassed in the consumer courts when they go there to submit consumer complaint or attend hearings. | | | We will help you in preparing your consumer court case papers. | | | You don't need a lawyer, as you will be guided to handle your own consumer case through our advice, help, and guidance. |
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http://www.icrpc.org
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| | Alaska Department of Law Consumer Protection Information |
| | Alaska AG Joins 50 Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Officials in Announcing Availability of Grants Funded by 2004 Settlement With Pfizer Division Over Improper Off-Label Drug Marketing. | | | The Attorney General of the State of Alaska has the authority to investigate business and trade practices and takes legal action on behalf of the State of Alaska, in order to stop unfair, false, misleading or deceptive acts and practices. | | | Western Union Enters Agreement with Majority of States’ Attorneys General to Fund a Consumer Protection Awareness Program Aimed at Reducing Risks of Fraudulent Wire Transfers |
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http://www.law.state.ak.us/consumer
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | The American Bar Association has a page on buying and using software that links to several pages covering topics such as protecting yourself as a software consumer and the legality of copying software. | | | The website of the American Bar Association has pages about Buying or selling a home, renting a home, and the law and your home. | | | The American Bar Association's page titled The Law and Your Health includes links to various related pages where you can learn about legal protection for consumers and various managed care topics. |
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http://www.polisource.com/consumer-protection.shtml
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| | Illinois Attorney General - Protecting Consumers |
| | Law enforcement actions are taken by the Attorney General to protect the public good and to ensure a fair market place. | | | Read about major Attorney General Consumer Protection cases on the settlements page. | | | The Division also advocates on behalf of Illinois citizens by holding hearings, drafting reports and legislation on emerging consumer issues. |
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http://www.ag.state.il.us/consumers
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| | Consumer Protection Unit Index Page |
| | Instructions and a downloadable complaint form for submittal to our Consumer Protection Unit. | | | Information about consumer alerts and warnings from the Attorney General. | | | Downloadable forms available from our Consumer Protection Unit. |
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http://www2.state.id.us/ag/consumer
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| | Consumer Home |
| | Citizen complaints assist the Attorney General’s Office in identifying problem areas and potential violations of Minnesota’s consumer protection laws. | | | You may file a written complaint about a business by contacting the Attorney General’s Office at the phone numbers below, in writing or by downloading a copy of the | | | You may write to the Attorney General’s Office as follows: |
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http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer
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| | Consumer protection lawyer, Jerril J. Krowen, Massachusetts |
| | Consumer protection lawyer, Jerril J. Krowen, is a general practice attorney in Massachusetts, | | | Consumer Affairs Holiday Shopping Wrap Up: Surveyed Retailers Complying with Consumer Protection Laws | | | When you need a Consumer Protection or General Practice lawyer in Massachusetts, look at the credentials! |
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http://www.krowenlaw.com
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| | QuickLinks - Consumer protection |
| | A French court has fined Internet provider America Online for 'abusive and illegal' clauses in customer's contracts, the French Consumers Union (UFC) has said. | | | The UFC, along with its magazine Que Choisir, sued AOL-France over 38 clauses it alleged were unsustainable under French law. | | | FR - AOL fined for 'abusive and illegal' contracts (AFP) |
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http://www.qlinks.net/quicklinks/consumer.htm
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protects the civil rights of military personnel while they are on active duty. | | | • New Access Communication, Consumers May Be Eligible For Compensation | | | • The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act - Federal Law Protections For Military Personnel On Active Duty 5/2005 |
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http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-164-17334_17362---,00.html
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| | Consumer Protection Attorneys South Carolina Consumer Complaint Lawyer |
| | Consumer Protection Attorneys South Carolina Consumer Complaint Lawyer | | | If you think that you may have a consumer protection claim, please consult with an attorney from McGowan, Hood, Felder & Johnson. | | | The S.C. Consumer Protection Code is the state law which governs consumer credit transactions, and provides for consumer protection in South Carolina. |
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http://www.mcgowanhood.com/consumerprotection.html
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| | It also implements European and UK legislation on the licensing of airlines and other consumer measures on behalf of the Government. | | | If you have difficulties with a tour operator, whether or not it holds an ATOL, our Consumer Advice Helpline may be able to help you or guide you in the right direction. | | | For UK airlines, licensing is undertaken by the CAA. |
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http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=6
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | This on-line version of the CBC Consumer TV series has information on a wide range of topics of interest to consumers (for example, crime, sports, entertainment, phone). | | | Full text versions of hundreds of US federal consumer publications. | | | Full text of approximately 150 consumer publications on a wide range of categories from the US Bureau of Consumer Protection. |
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http://www.cln.org/themes/protection.html
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| | WI DOJ - Consumer Issues |
| | The Office cooperates with other states, the Federal Trade Commission and other federal agencies in addressing national consumer protection issues. | | | Through litigation, the Office seeks injunctions to stop fraudulent or deceptive practices and recovers monies for injured consumers. | | | All text, images or associated items are property of the Department of Justice, and may only be reproduced with the consent of The Department of Justice. |
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http://www.doj.state.wi.us/columns
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| | Open Directory - Society: Law: Legal Information: Consumer Protection |
| | National Consumer Law Center - Advocate for low-income consumer justice and low-income consumer issues. | | | Florida Professional License Watch - Providing information about licensed professionals, including doctors and teachers. | | | Open Directory - Society: Law: Legal Information: Consumer Protection |
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http://dmoz.org/Society/Law/Legal_Information/Consumer_Protection
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| | Consumer Protection |
| | Our "Consumer's Notebook" series discusses topics such as Credit Card Fraud, Debt Collection, Identity Theft, Landlord and Tenant, Lemon Law, and Telemarketing Fraud. | | | Our office cannot: give legal action, initiate legal action or act as private counsel; recommend a business or product; or give business reputation information. | | | Our office can: mediate consumer complaints; take legal action against companies engaged in a pattern of unfair business practices; gather helpful information from a large network of agencies; and assist in the preparation of consumer protection legislation. |
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http://www.ag.state.la.us/ConsumerProtection.aspx?index=5
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| | Consumer Protection Home |
| | The purpose of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is to represent and protect the State, its subdivisions, the legitimate business community, and the general public as consumers. | | | ou can contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection | | | serves as a central coordinating agency for individual consumer complaints; |
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http://www.ag.state.ar.us/consumer/home.htm
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| | Department of Consumer Affairs |
| | The facts presented by both the consumer and the merchant | | | The application of relevant consumer laws and regulations | | | Investigating and preparing complaints involving patterns of unfair business practices for criminal and civil prosecution by appropriate law enforcement and regulatory agencies. |
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http://consumer-affairs.co.la.ca.us/Sub/ConsumerPro.htm
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| | Consumer Rights & Protections Topic Area |
| | Protection from High Credit Card Rates: State Interest and Usury Limits | | | What Travelers Should know about Foreign Laws and Legal Hassles, 9k | | | Maud Smyth-Figswag, for being voted Consumer Advocate of the Century. |
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http://www.lectlaw.com/tcos.html
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| | Welcome to the New York State Consumer Protection Board |
| | New York State now has a law that requires businesses and government agencies to notify three state agencies when a personal information data breach has occurred: the Consumer Protection Board, the Attorney General’s office and the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure. | | | To report a breach of private information, fax this form to the aforementioned agencies. | | | Welcome to the New York State Consumer Protection Board |
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http://www.consumer.state.ny.us
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| | consumer protection - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about consumer protection |
| | In earlier days it was assumed that consumers could safeguard themselves by common sense, testing before purchase, and confronting the seller personally if they were dissatisfied. | | | In the USA, both federal and state governments make special provisions for consumer protection. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/consumer+protection
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| | Massachusetts Attorney General: Consumer Protection |
| | The Office's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division also assists consumers by filing more than 200 court cases, seeking redress in matters which affect large numbers of people across the state. | | | Whether it is safeguarding consumer rights or getting money back for consumers who have been the victims of unfair or deceptive business conduct, The Office of the Attorney General is on the front line working for consumers across the Commonwealth. | | | As part of our effort, the Office's Consumer Complaint and Information Section responds to more than 100,000 consumer inquiries each year and offers free mediation services to consumers who file complaints. |
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http://www.ago.state.ma.us/sp.cfm?pageid=967
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| | FCIC - The Handbook - ConsumerAction.gov Main Page |
| | Just use the left hand navigation bar to browse through the site. | | | FTC Releases Top 10 Consumer Fraud Complaint Categories for 2005 | | | Check out the Consumer Topics to get helpful tips on specific consumer issues, like buying a car or home or preventing identity theft. |
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http://www.consumeraction.gov
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| | Consumer protection - Wisconsin Department of Transportation |
| | Most states, including Wisconsin, mark titles with a permanent statement on the vehicle title (sometimes referred to as a "brand") indicating flood damage, when flood damage is confirmed, but only when such damage has been confirmed by the seller or an inspector. | | | It may be difficult for consumers to identify whether a vehicle has been damaged by floods. | | | The effects of such damage can be serious, and may not be apparent until many months after the damage occurred. |
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http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/consumer
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| | Attorney General - Consumer Protection Page |
| | The Unit provides informal mediation services in order to resolve disputes without court intervention, enforces the landlord/tenant code, and provides a myriad of outreach and educational services for the consumer. | | | Consumer Protection Unit handles matters when a business has engaged in unfair and/or deceptive practices directed toward a consumer. | | | send as an e-mail attachment to the consumer protection Division OR mail it to: Delaware Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division, Carvel State Office Bldg., 820 N. French St., Wilmington, DE Consumer Learning Game: |
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http://www.state.de.us/attgen/fraud/consumerprotection/consumerprotection.htm
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| | Legal resource for Consumer laws from Indlaw |
| | Complaint under section 12/sectionl7/section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 | | | G.S.R. Ban on Advertisement of Tobacco Products further postponed to 1st August, 2006. |
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http://consumer.indlaw.com
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| | Florida Attorney General - Consumer Protection |
| | Florida Attorney General Programs and Units Consumer Protection Consumer Alerts En Español News Releases Child Safety Citizen Safety Center Crime Prevention Crime Victims' Services AG Opinions Sunshine Law Advance Directives Annual Reports Government Links | | | Subscribe to the Attorney General's Electronic Newsletter and Consumer Updates | | | How to File a Complaint or Check on a Business |
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http://myfloridalegal.com/consumer
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| | Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood |
| | Investigation here is often long-term, and legal action is taken against businesses with systematically deceptive practices. | | | Anti-virus software and a firewall can protect you from inadvertently accepting such unwanted files. | | | FRAUD Consumer Fraud actively pursues violators of the Mississippi consumer laws. |
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http://www.ago.state.ms.us/divisions/consumer
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| | Ministry of Government Services: Services for Individuals |
| | For consumer information and advice: (416) 326-8800 or Toll free1-800-889-9768. | | | The Consumer Protection Act, 2002 consolidates six existing consumer protection laws: the Business Practices Act, the Consumer Protection Act, the Consumer Protection Bureau Act, the Loan Brokers Act, the Motor Vehicle Repair Act, and the Prepaid Services Act. | | | Legislation protects these rights by setting out ground rules covering most consumer transactions. |
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http://www.cbs.gov.on.ca/mcbs/english/consumer_info.htm
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| | Consumer Protection Division: Duties and Responsibilities |
| | Advise consumers of their basic rights under consumer laws | | | Advise consumers of complaints on file against specific companies | | | Enforce consumer laws designed to protect the public and legitimate business community |
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http://www.state.sd.us/attorney/office/divisions/consumer
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| | Consumer Protection Home Page |
| | Consider using a mediation service or small claims court if the business is unresponsive. | | | The membership of the Consumer Protection Roundtable is dedicated to educating the public on consumer issues through close contacts with consumer reporters in the print and broadcast media and by providing timely information on their web sites. | | | The CPRT membership is comprised of representatives from federal, state, county, and city consumer agencies, as well as various consumer organizations, and several consumer reporters from print and TV media. |
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http://www.cityofseattle.net/consumerprotection
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| | FDIC: FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts - Consumer Protection |
| | FDIC: FDIC Law, Regulations, Related Acts - Consumer Protection | | | Consumer Protection in Sales of Insurance (FDIC Part 343) | | | 226.34 Prohibited acts or practices in connection with credit secured by a consumer's dwelling |
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http://www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/6500-100.html
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