Consumer Scams

Americans lose an estimated $40 billion a year in telemarketing fraud alone, and another $4 billion in mail scams. The victims are often seniors. You could be approached through the mail, by telephone, via e-mail or at your front door. Know your rights and where you might be vulnerable.

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Consumer Protection - How to Avoid Scams

Americans lose an estimated $40 billion a year in telemarketing fraud alone, and another $4 billion in mail scams. And the victims are often seniors. Know your rights and how you might be vulnerable. More »

Identity Theft

Identity theft is the unauthorized use of someone’s personal data. Identity thieves may rummage through your trash, steal your wallet or skim encoded data from your credit card. Find out what to do and where to find help. More »

Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice

 All Legal Services programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for asssistance. More »

Directives and Ways to Avoid Financial Exploitation

Information about financial exploitation and how to avoid it. More »

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Question: I am a victim of a ponzi scheme, lost all my money, am being sued by a friend, as if I was responsible, for fraud in Phoenix. Have spent countless hours trying to find an attorney to answer the complaint before it goes to a default judgement. Need desperately to talk to counsel.
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Question: After filing a "notice of claim" at the state attorney general's office, how much time does the state's attorney have to respond ?
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Question: What is the definition of habitable under AZ law. If move into apt. that has new carpet that makes one sick would that be uninhabitable? Thanks
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Question: My father who is 70 years old was approached by a Phoenix company. How do I find out if this company is legitimate? I think it's a scam and want to convince my Dad - as he is already filling out the paperwork. Thank you for your help in this matter.
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Question: What about lemon laws in AZ for used cars? My rights.
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Question: This scam is of a different nature. A seemingly nice looking man contacted me on Myspace with all the sweet words, found I was living on SSI and offered me a job. The job was what caught my attention, and this job is posted elsewhere, to buy certain "materials list" of a particular printer, ink, software to print so called payroll checks. He also offered me a chance to buy stock into Midwesttextiles.com. I have all his info where he wanted me to send the money by Money Gram. He also wanted my acct number to pay me for my work. They would send the "materials list" to me if I would like to invest. Since this is of a different nature, do I report it to AZ Attorney General or US?
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Question: How can I avoid being solicited by telemarketers and marketing mail?
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