Ohio UDAP Law Ohio's primary consumer protection law can be found in Section 1345.02 regulating unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Generally, this law provides the Ohio Attorney General with the power to conduct pre-suit investigations in part through issuing investigative subpoenas.
Consumer Protection works to protect Ohio consumers by conducting local and state investigations and by joining multi-state and federal investigations.
Complaints can be filed online or by calling 800-282-0515. Be sure to include as much information as possible, including the name and location of the business, your own contact information, a description of the problem, and what you would consider to be a reasonable resolution.
The Consumer Protection Section's Economic Crimes division assists local law enforcement and prosecutors in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting consumer fraud of a criminal nature. The division consists of four attorneys and three investigators who are dedicated solely to criminal investigations.
Contact the company about your complaint If you have a complaint about a company's products or services, contact them first before you seek help elsewhere. Explain your problem to the company by calling, web chatting, or sending them a formal complaint letter.
You can choose to file a complaint at the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section online; by phone at 800-282-0515; or through the postal mail after requesting and receiving a hard copy of the office's complaint form.
State consumer protection offices. Find your state's consumer protection office. They can help with complaints against businesses, investigating scams and fraud, and more.
(A) No supplier shall commit an unfair or deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer transaction. Such an unfair or deceptive act or practice by a supplier violates this section whether it occurs before, during, or after the transaction.
(1) It is a deceptive act or practice in connection with a consumer transaction for a supplier, in the sale or offering for sale of goods or services, to make any offer in written or printed advertising or promotional literature without stating clearly and conspicuously in close proximity to the words stating the offer ...
You can choose to file a complaint at the Ohio Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section online; by phone at 800-282-0515; or through the postal mail after requesting and receiving a hard copy of the office's complaint form.