Deceptive Practices In Sales In Chicago
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Consumer should submit all complaints through the City's 311 system. You can file a complaint by calling 311, or going online, or using the CHI311 App on your phone.
To file a complaint, just go to ftc/complaint, and answer the questions. Or call That's all there is to it. If you've been ripped off or scammed, complain to the Federal Trade Commission. It can help put the bad guys out of business.
Get Connected: Consumer Fraud Helplines. 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago) 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield) ... Linea Gratuita en Espanol. 1-866-310-8398. Civil Rights Helpline. 1-877-581-3692. Disability Rights Helpline. 312-814-5684 (Chicago) 217-524-2660 (Springfield) Health Care Helpline. 1-877-305-5145. Workplace Rights. 1-844-740-5076.
After a complaint is filed, it is reviewed by an attorney general representative who determines whether: The complaint is appropriate for mediation by the office. If it should be referred to another governmental entity that may be more suited to assist with the consumer's complaint.
The Act prohibits the use of any deception, fraud, false pretenses or promises, concealment, suppression, or omission of any fact that is material to a business dealing or transaction. Consumers may bring a claim under the Act even if they were not in fact misled, deceived, or even damaged by the wrongful conduct.
File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
Consumers are urged to use 311 to report fraud or other possible illegal practices by businesses or contractors located in Chicago. For home repair work done on a Chicago home, BACP will also investigate complaints against a business or contractor located outside the City.
Consumer should submit all complaints through the City's 311 system. You can file a complaint by calling 311, or going online, or using the CHI311 App on your phone.
The composition of goods is another common category of deceptive claims. For example, a product advertised as “wool” had better be 100 percent wool; a mixture of wool and synthetic fabrics cannot be advertised as wool.
