Consumer Investigative Release Format In Fairfax
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Staff Duties Receive and investigate complaints. Refer complaints and action thereon. Resolve consumer complaints.
Types of Consumer Protection Agencies The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ensures vehicle safety standards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) addresses product safety hazards and recalls. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monitors and regulates food and drug safety.
If you have a question or need advice about a consumer issue, contact Consumer Affairs at 703-222-8435, TTY 711 to speak to a consumer specialist. Our business hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday through Friday.
Protect consumers interest. issue safety notices to alert consumers against hazardous or unsafe goods or services. advise the Ministries and Departments of the Central and State Governments on consumer welfare measures. issue necessary guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices.
County staff handles the day-to-day inquiries for information, referrals, advice and mediation on a variety of consumer issues. Staff is available to assist the public Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to p.m. Receive and investigate complaints. Refer complaints and action thereon.
You may complete a complaint form online or download one of our complaint forms. For further assistance call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by: collecting complaints and conducting investigations. suing companies and people that break the law. developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace.
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.
Consistent with applicable law, we securely share complaints with other state and federal agencies to, among other things, facilitate: supervision activities, enforcement activities, and. monitor the market for consumer financial products and services.
