Protecting
Consumers
The Consumer Protection Division protects consumers from fraud
and ensures fair competition in the marketplace. The Division
enforces a number of laws that protect the buying public from
false or misleading advertisements
or sales practices. It also enforces laws that make sure consumers
get information to help them make important decisions, like
credit disclosure laws that help consumers compare loan offers.
The Division also informs the public about how to avoid becoming
the victim of consumer fraud through press releases, information
brochures, public speeches, and monthly Consumer Advisory newsletter
columns. On this site, you can find a form to file a consumer
complaint online, read or search our press releases, read or
download consumer brochures, review consumer protection laws,
and link to other helpful consumer sites.
