The Consumer Affairs Branch mediates and investigates consumer complaints against businesses, tenant-landlord disputes, and cable issues if the transaction occurred in Fairfax County.
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.
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.
VCPA application In a broad sense, the Act protects individual consumers from transactions involving deception, but the element of misrepresentation or fraud must be present (for illegal practices that require it).
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.
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.
Fairfax County is home to 11 Fortune 500 company headquarters, including Booz Allen Hamilton, Financial, General Dynamics, Hilton Worldwide, Northrop Grumman, SAIC, and others. Fairfax County has the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major US market.
Little Known Facts Its made up of 252,828 land areas in 395 square miles. Its average temperature is 54.2 degrees Fahrenheit. It has more residents than the states of Montana, Alaska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Delaware, Wyoming and Vermont.
Our city is widely known for outstanding cultural amenities. Every year the city sponsors world-class events such as Fall for the Book, Spotlight on the Arts, and a fun weekend-long Chocolate Lovers Festival.