Fraud & Consumer Protection Division

Consumer Protection is part of the Fraud Division of the Attorney General's Office. The objective of the programs and functions of Consumer Protection is the protection of the general public against consumer fraud and violation of consumer protection laws. These objectives are carried out through enforcement of state statutes, consumer education and information, consumer advocacy and coordinated state and federal governmental cooperation.
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LINKS

Mortgage Late?
Law Enforcement Safety Act
Securities Industry Professional Information
Recently Changed list of Cigarette Brands and Brand Families
New FTC Rule regulates debt settlement companies

Important CONTACTS
 Consumer Protection Contact

Consumer Protection Hotline:
 
800-220-5424 (Toll-Free)
  302-577-8600

Consumer Protection Fax:
 
302-577-6499

Consumer Protection Email:
consumer.protection@state.de.us

Consumer Protection Wilmington:
 
820 N. French Street 5th floor
  Wilmington, DE 19801

Consumer Protection Dover:
 
102 W. Water St.
  Dover, DE 19904

Consumer Protection Georgetown:
 
114 E. Market St.
  Georgetown, DE 19947

 

                 
 SPOTLIGHT  

  Fighting Foreclosure

Mortgage Modification Service Providers - NEW

Automatic Mediation In Foreclosure Actions

Lender Modification Programs

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  ID Theft

Identity Theft is one of the fastest growing areas of consumer crime in the country, and one of the most difficult to resolve, once it takes place. The Attorney General and the Consumer Protection Unit of the Department of Justice offer the following advice to protect citizens of Delaware from Identity Theft.
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  Debt Management

On July 17, 2006, Governor Ruth Ann Minner signed into law the Delaware Uniform Debt Management Services Act (UDMSA) which became effective January 17, 2007. The Attorney General of the State of Delaware is responsible for issuing licenses, examining providers of debt management services and enforcing the UDMSA. The Director of Consumer Protection administers the UDMSA law by designation of the Attorney General. 
                                                      
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  Consumer Alerts

Scammers Return with the Spring

Biden urges Delawareans to protect themselves against snowstorm-related repair fraud

Home Improvement Checklist - what to do before you hire a contractor - 8/12/09

>> Other Consumer Alerts