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Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

As part of our mission to protect the people of Washington, the Attorney General's Office provides informal mediation between consumers and businesses at no cost to either party. ... Last Friday, in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week, we invited reporters to tour our Consumer Resource Center in Seattle. Take a sneak peak inside ...

As part of our mission to protect the people of Washington, the Attorney General's Office provides informal mediation between consumers and businesses at no cost to either party. ... Last Friday, in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week, we invited reporters to tour our Consumer Resource Center in Seattle. Take a sneak peak inside ...

Whether you’re remodeling your home, building a new one or just need a replacement water heater, you’re likely going to need a contractor.  Whether it’s a long-term home improvement project or an in-and-out emergency repair, you should give some serious thought to who you hire ...

Whether you’re remodeling your home, building a new one or just need a replacement water heater, you’re likely going to need a contractor.  Whether it’s a long-term home improvement project or an in-and-out emergency repair, you should give some serious thought to who you hire ...

Consumers often think that there’s a timeframe in which they can return a car or other major purchase. But contrary to popular belief, there is no cooling-off period or refund right on an auto sale. When buying a car, you are most likely to get a fair deal ...

Consumers often think that there’s a timeframe in which they can return a car or other major purchase. But contrary to popular belief, there is no cooling-off period or refund right on an auto sale. When buying a car, you are most likely to get a fair deal ...

Buying a car can be exciting and somewhat intimidating, considering it’s the most significant purchase you’ll make other than a home. But it shouldn’t be a bad experience. ...

Consumerman Herb Weisbaum reveals his six tips for being a smarter consumer in this top-notch MSNBC article. Read his sage advice and implant it firmly in your noggin and you’ll cut your risk of being conned ...

Consumerman Herb Weisbaum reveals his six tips for being a smarter consumer in this top-notch MSNBC article. Read his sage advice and implant it firmly in your noggin and you’ll cut your risk of being conned ...

Consumerman Herb Weisbaum reveals his six tips for being a smarter consumer in this top-notch MSNBC article. Read his sage advice and implant it firmly in your noggin and you’ll cut your risk of being conned ...

Some 25 million toys were recalled last year due to high lead content and other safety problems. Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission hopes to intercept many of those toys and other potentially hazardous goods before they reach store shelves ...

Washington residents like to shop, but our records show they don’t always have a positive experience.  ... Complaint analysts in our Consumer Resource Centers say they frequently hear disputes over refund policies and shipping costs. ... But consumers could avoid many unpleasant surprises if they take the initiative ...

Washington residents like to shop, but our records show they don’t always have a positive experience.  ... Complaint analysts in our Consumer Resource Centers say they frequently hear disputes over refund policies and shipping costs. ... But consumers could avoid many unpleasant surprises if they take the initiative ...

Washington residents like to shop, but our records show they don’t always have a positive experience.  ... Complaint analysts in our Consumer Resource Centers say they frequently hear disputes over refund policies and shipping costs. ... But consumers could avoid many unpleasant surprises if they take the initiative ...

Collections agencies climbed to the No. 2 spot last year on the Attorney General’s list of consumer complaint categories. ... If the trend continues, collections will take over the top spot in 2008. Collection agencies fall into two general categories – legit and deceptive. ... If you truly owe the debt, you have legal rights. ... Time-barred debts are those so old they are beyond the point at which a creditor or collection agency may sue ...

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