North Carolina Consumer Protection Act (NCCPA): The cornerstone of consumer protection in North Carolina is the North Carolina Consumer Protection Act (NCCPA). This legislative act prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising, fraudulent schemes, and deceptive business practices.
The North Carolina False Claims Act became effective in January of 2010. The act allows individuals to bring Qui tam (whistleblower) actions against individuals or companies who knowingly submit false claims to the state. The act allows the whistleblower to recover a portion of the monetary recovery.
I have a problem with a business. Where can I get help? You may wish to file a consumer complaint with the North Carolina Consumer Protection Division. You can file a complaint online or call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM for assistance.
North Carolina Consumer Protection Act (NCCPA): The cornerstone of consumer protection in North Carolina is the North Carolina Consumer Protection Act (NCCPA). This legislative act prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising, fraudulent schemes, and deceptive business practices.
The cornerstone of consumer protection in North Carolina is the North Carolina Consumer Protection Act (NCCPA). This legislative act prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices, such as false advertising, fraudulent schemes, and deceptive business practices.
Requires a controller to provide consumers with a reasonably accessible and clear privacy notice that includes five points: the categories of personal data processed by the controller, the purpose of processing the types of personal data, and how consumers may exercise a right.
The Consumer Protection Branch (“CPB”) handles criminal and civil litigation and related matters arising under federal statutes that protect consumers' health, safety, economic security, and identity integrity.
Customers or clients may file a complaint using the NC DSS Civil Rights Complaint Form. Please fill out the form and provide a copy to the local county DSS Title VI Compliance Officer. To protect your rights you must file a complaint within 180 days of the date you believe you or someone else was treated unfairly.