Consumer Protection

Law Enforcement Crackdown on Consumer Fraud

Law enforcement has begun to rigorously enforce consumer fraud statutes. The Federal Trade Commission and multiple law enforcement partners have enforced laws protecting consumers in a wide ranging scope, including deceptive advertising, auto loan fraud and deceptive marketing. The reports of law enforcement

Why Flame Retardants Are Showing Up in Consumers' Bloodstreams

Manufacturers use flame retardants to treat a variety of products that ar

Consumer Tips: Automobile Recalls and Fraud

Automobiles are one of the most recalled products out in the market today. Every month you hear about this model being recalled or that model being under investigation for some sort of faulty part, seatbelt, or possible leak. In 2000, nearly 25 million automobiles were recalled by the combined auto industry. Nearly 550 types of automobiles were recalled that year. GM notably has had approximately 10.5 million automobiles recalled in North America alone.