How to Report Consumer Fraud in California

 

You have an important role to play in enforcing California consumer protection laws, by reporting it when you experience it.


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In most states, consumers have a right to report consumer fraud to the state's attorney general. The attorney general is responsible for the following three things:

1. Enforcing the state's laws.

2. Protecting the state's residents from criminal activity.

3. Making efforts to stop criminal activity when reported.

To report consumer fraud in California, use the California's hotline at CA.gov's Consumer Affairs page.

Phone Number: (800) 952-5210, Hearing-impaired persons may call TDD (800) 326-2297, Sacramento-area consumers may call (916) 445-1254, or TDD 916-928-1227

Examples of scams to avoid

Anything from "sweesprizeonline" or "BlueIceGroup" dot com is a scam to get you to enroll in a $90 per month worthless scheme.- Do Not Give Them Your Credit Card to pay for a so called "shipping charge"

Scams like these are common. They pretend to be from the government or a legitimate company.They pretend you've won a prize. They Put a time limit on your time to respond... and then bury in the fine print that you are signing up for a recurring billing service at almost $90 per month. 

"You understand that, by clicking on the Complete Order button, you are enrolling in a Blue Ice Group Introductory Offer for 7 days for $9.95. You understand that, unless you cancel before the expiration of the introductory period, you will be automatically enrolled in a monthly subscription plan and billed eighty-six dollars and sixty-one cents ($86.61) on a recurring monthly basis unless and until you cancel..

How to help the California Attorney General stop consumer fraud by reporting it

Individual consumers play an important role in enforcing consumer protection laws. If you don't report suspicious or abusive consumer activity, the criminals and fraudsters are free to prosper. It's only when we report this kind of activity that we provide the evidence the attorney general needs to take action to stop this actvity. 

Federal government websites

The federal government is also charged with protecting consumers. The following agencies can help you with complaints.

How to contact federal government agencies

Consumer Products and Safety

Fraud, Law Enforcement, and Crime





Jurisdictional relevance: ST

There are versions of this article for each State.