Deceptive Practices In Business In Washington
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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.
2d 531 (1986), the court set forth the five elements of a Consumer Protection Act claim: (1) an unfair or deceptive act or practice; (2) in trade or commerce; (3) public interest; (4) injury to business or property; and (5) causation. The term “unfair or deceptive” is not otherwise defined in the Act. RCW 19.86. 020.
Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful. Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful. 1961 c 216 s 2.
File your complaint online at for faster processing. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General can only process complaints that involve either Washington state residents or businesses located in Washington state.
To successfully claim under Washington's CPA, plaintiffs must prove five elements: (1) an unfair or deceptive act or practice, (2) occurring in trade or commerce, (3) affecting the public interest, (4) injury to a person's business or property, and (5) causation.
Filing a Complaint Department of Consumer Affairs. File a complaint online at .dca.ca or call 800.952. The Better Business Bureau. Go to .bbb, or consult your phone directory for a local office. The District Attorney's Office in your county. Consult your phone directory under "county offices."
If you have been targeted by an illegal business practice or scam, report it at Reportfraud.ftc.
