Consumer Protection Agency
Most states have a consumer protection agency. This administrative body may be a part of the state attorney general’s office. In most cases states maintain a hotline that people can call to report fraud or other suspect conduct. In addition, the federal government has a consumer protection agency. This is operated by the federal Trade Commission. Both the state and federal authorities can investigate people and businesses that are the subject of complaints. In many cases the agencies can impose fines, order people to cease and desist and even bring lawsuits on behalf of injured people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is 'strict liability'?
Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities or products that harm others, even if it can’t be shown they acted negligently or with intent. This … more -
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action is a case brought against a company whose actions have damaged many people in a similar way. If the case results in a successful recovery, either through settlement or trial, all … more
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Top Related Consumer Protection Agency Topics
- Automobiles
- Business Franchise
- Chex System
- Computers and the Internet
- Consumer Contracts
- Consumer Law
- Consumer Protection
- Consumer Protection Law
- Consumer Protection Services
- Consumer Rights
- Contract Attorney
- Contract Forms
- Contract Law
- Credit Cards, Gift Cards & E-Payments
- Credit Reports, Loans & Financing
- Criminal Background Check
- Criminal Check
- Diet, Health & Exercise
- Financial Lawyer
- Franchise Consulting
- Franchise Information
- Franchises
- Fraud
- Funerals
- Home Improvements
- Identity Theft
- Identity Theft
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Indentity Fraud
- Legal Contract
- Legal Finance
- Mail Fraud
- Prevent Identity Theft
- Privacy and Security
- Report Identity Theft
- Retail and Online Shopping
- Small Business Franchise
- Small Claims Court
- Telemarketing Fraud
- Telemarketing, Sweepstakes & Scams
- Traffic/Motor Vehicles
- UCC Filing
