National Consumer Protection Week
March 2-8, 2025
National Consumer Protection Week was established to help consumers understand their consumer rights and avoid common frauds and scams. State and territory attorneys general are on the front lines of consumer protection, serving as the primary enforcers of consumer laws within their jurisdictions and educating consumers of their rights. Use this interactive map and links below to learn what issues consumers complained about the most in 2024.
Press Releases
Colorado
National Consumer Protection Week: Colorado consumers filed record number of complaints in 2024
Delaware
DOJ Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week
Massachusetts
National Consumer Protection Week: AG's Office Issues Consumer Advocacy Report Highlighting Tips And Trends From 2024
2024 Top Consumer Complaints
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Michigan
AG Nessel Shares Top Consumer Complaints of 2024
Nebraska
AG Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week
Oregon
Oregon Department Of Justice Releases Top 10 Consumer Complaints Of 2024
Pennsylvania
AG Sunday Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week with Tips, Warnings, and Highlights from 2024
Tennessee
TN AG Division of Consumer Affairs Announces Previous Year’s Top Ten Consumer Complaint Categories
Vermont
Attorney General Clark Releases Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2024 This Consumer Protection Week
Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints
The Center for Consumer Protection (CCP) is the nation’s only entity dedicated to providing support to attorney general staff who are committed to protecting the public against consumer fraud and abuse.
The CCP’s mission is to:
- Assist and enable state and territory attorneys general in protecting the public in the areas of consumer protection and charitable asset and entity oversight by providing information, technical assistance, and support.
- Facilitate cooperation among attorney general staff through open dialogue and advanced communication systems.
- Plan, organize, and conduct training and seminars for the exchange of ideas and information on relevant matters.
- Promote the development of effective programs and education for the protection of the public.
Find out how the CCP provides support to attorney general offices and consumers.
Events
Attorneys General & Consumer Protection
Attorneys general are responsible for enforcing state consumer protection laws and protecting consumers from activities such as scams, deceptive and unfair trade practices, robocalling, and data breaches. They fight common consumer frauds conducted by illegitimate actors as well as consumer harms caused by legitimate businesses who have run afoul of the law. Attorneys general also have the authority to enforce many federal consumer protection laws.
Attorneys general play a crucial role in ensuring a fair marketplace through consumer education, mediation, and enforcement actions. They often collaborate with each other and with other consumer protection enforcers to increase effectiveness. Learn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection.
Consumer Protection Newsletter
The Center for Consumer Protection Monthly is a compendium of information that may be of interest to the attorney general community and others interested in consumer protection.
Courses and Trainings
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Events for Attorney General Staff
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Policy Letters
- Consumer Protection
41 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Enhanced Cooperation from National Human Trafficking Hotline Operator
The letter urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure better cooperation with local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
- Consumer Protection
Letter Urging Prohibition of Pharmacy Benefit Managers from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
The letter urges Congress to pass legislation prohibiting PBMs and their parent companies from owning or operating pharmacies to foster fair competition and protect consumers
- Consumer Protection
Bipartisan Coalition Urges Congress to Take Action Against Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Organized retail crime has contributed to financial losses totaling over $121 billion in the U.S., and 76 percent of retail asset protection managers report their employees have suffered from violence at the hands of an organized retail criminal.
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