Consumer Protection

North Dakota Office of the Attorney General Consumer Resources:  https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources

  • The Attorney General's Consumer Protection division enforces the state's consumer fraud and Do Not Call laws, investigates and prosecutes consumer fraud cases, and enforces the state's anti-trust statutes.

North Dakota Insurance and Securities Department:  https://www.insurance.nd.gov/securities

  • The Securities Division of the North Dakota Insurance and Securities Department protects investors and supports legitimate capital formation. The Division is a regulatory agency responsible for the administration of the North Dakota Securities Act (10-04), the North Dakota Commodities Act (51-23), the Franchise Investment Law (51-19) and Pre-Need Funeral Services Law (43-10.1).

Better Business Bureau (BBB): https://www.bbb.org/council/consumer-education/

  • In addition to offering educational information, the BBB site also provides information on scams and identity theft. In addition, the BBB can help in resolving a complaint against a business, using conciliation, mediation, and arbitration services when appropriate.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):  https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

  • The central mission of the CFPB is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans; whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.

Fake Checks:  https://nclnet.org/don_t_fall_for_fake_check_scams/

  • This website was created by the National Consumers League (NCL), the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer organization, as a central source of information and advice about fake check scams. NCL created the site in collaboration with the Alliance for Consumer Fraud Awareness, a coalition of consumer and business organizations, government agencies, and companies that are committed to fighting fake check scams.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection:  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/

  • The FTC is the nation's consumer protection agency. The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection works for the consumer to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
  • This website has information for you, whether you're shopping for a mortgage or auto loan, checking the accuracy of your credit report, dealing with debt collectors, or looking for ways to protect your personal financial information.

IdentityTheft.gov:  https://www.identitytheft.gov/

  • This website is the federal government's one-stop resource for identity theft victims.  The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process.