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
National Consumer Protection Week
March 5-11, 2023
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 2022.
Press Releases
Arizona
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to Highlight Consumer Protection Week with Fraud Prevention Tips
Massachusetts
Vermont Attorney General Clark Recognizes Consumer Protection Week
Ohio
2022 Annual Report
Utah
Utah Division of Consumer Protection Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Vermont
Attorney General Clark Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2022
Virginia
Attorney General Miyares Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints
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
NAAG Calls on the FCC to Require Voice Service Providers to Increase Anti-Robocall Protections
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to require the telephone providers that…
- Consumer Protection
Attorneys General Urge Congress to Hold Airline Industry Accountable
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys…
- Consumer Protection
NAAG Calls on the FTC to Increase Obligations on Telemarketers
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase obligations on telemarketers by…
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