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CONSUMER ALERTS

States settle with Hyundai, Kia over failure to equip vehicles with anti-theft technology

Hyundai and Kia will provide restitution to consumers and fixes to eligible vehicles under a settlement reached by Attorney General Nick Brown and 35 other state attorneys general for the automakers’ sale of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard, anti-theft technology.

Consumer Alert: Watch out for potential scam charities requesting donations via tap-to-pay

Washington consumers should be on the lookout for possible scams involving charities requesting donations via a smartphone through the tap-to-pay feature.

Online clothing retailer will pay refunds to dozens of Washingtonians to resolve deceptive advertising and billing claims

Dozens of Washington consumers will receive refunds, with the average totaling about $2,500, from an online clothing retailer as part of a settlement resolving claims the company deceptively steered shoppers into recurring monthly payments that were difficult to cancel.

CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General’s Office issues “Know Your Rights” flyers in 12 languages about Washington’s law limiting rent increases

SEATTLE – With a new state law limiting rent increases now in effect, the Attorney General’s Office is informing tenants of their rights and how to file a complaint if they receive an unlawful rent hike.

ALERTA AL CONSUMIDOR: Attorney General’s Office emite folletos de "Conozca sus derechos" en 12 idiomas sobre la ley recientemente aprobada en Washington que limita los aumentos del alquiler

SEATTLE – La Attorney General’s Office (Oficina del Procurador General) informa a los inquilinos sobre sus derechos según una ley estatal reciente que limita los aumentos de alquiler y comparte cómo presentar una queja si reciben un aumento de alquiler ilegal.

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