Established in 1877, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship.
VCPA remedies For a proven VCPA violation, the consumer may recover actual damages or $500, whichever is higher. Damages may be tripled if the violation was willful, which has been interpreted as knowing, or intentionally deceptive.
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.
Please call the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia. Our business hours are a.m. to p.m., Monday through Friday.
Virginia Consumer Protection Act – The Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 was created to “promote fair and ethical standards of dealing between suppliers and the consuming public.” Virginia Automobile Repairs Facilities Act - provides protections for consumers considering having repair work done on their vehicle.
Virginia Consumer Protection Act – The Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 was created to “promote fair and ethical standards of dealing between suppliers and the consuming public.” Virginia Automobile Repairs Facilities Act - provides protections for consumers considering having repair work done on their vehicle.
On , Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 361/HB 707 amending the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act ("VCDPA") to impose additional requirements on controllers that process the personal data of a known "child"—i.e., a consumer who is under 13 years of age.
Please call the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia. Our business hours are a.m. to p.m., Monday through Friday.
The first thing you should do when filing a consumer complaint is to complain directly to the company. If that doesn't work, you can complain to a consumer protection agency. Filing a lawsuit should be a last resort.
Your complaint goes through several steps that help you get a response and help us identify problems in the marketplace. Complaint submitted. You submit a complaint, or another government agency forwards your complaint to us. Route. Company response. Complaint published. Consumer review.