Consumer fraud & unfair sales practices

Legal Information

In this section of Washington LawHelp you will find general legal information and resources on consumer fraud and unfair sales practices in Washington state.

• Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants

  Whether you're renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated - and it's important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams, and find the right kind of help. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

• Credit and Debit Card Scams

  0810EN - General information about credit and debit card scams: how to avoid them and what to do if you think you are a victim. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Shopping for Money Wire Transfers

  Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs. Content Detail

  By:

  National Consumer Law Center

  Read this in:

  Korean / 한국어

  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

  Chinese / 中文

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Filing an Online Complaint with the Attorney General's Office

  The AG's web site provides information on resolving consumer complaints and how to file a complaint in the event your problem cannot be resolved. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• OnGuardOnline.Gov

  Provides practical tips from the government and the tech industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

• Senior Fraud

  Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit these types of crimes, “con criminals,” often target older people knowing they have spent a lifetime earning their savings. Con criminals go wherever they can to find money to steal. They use everyday tools—the mailbox, the telephone, the Internet—to reach into your pocketbook. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Attorney General

• Work at Home Schemes

  When money's tight, work-at-home opportunities can sound like just the thing to make ends meet. Some even promise a refund if you don't succeed. But the reality is many of these jobs are scams. Content Detail

  By:

  Federal Trade Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español