How do I report consumer fraud?

If you suspect that you have been a victim of consumer fraud in South Carolina, you have options for reporting this crime. To start, you can contact the South Carolina Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. This division handles complaints against companies and organizations that have violated the state’s consumer protection laws. You can contact the Attorney General’s office by phone, online, or in person. You can also contact your local consumer protection agency. South Carolina has consumer protection offices in each county and an agency in each county that can assist with consumer protection issues. Your local consumer protection agency can help you investigate and make a complaint about consumer fraud. You may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is the nation’s consumer protection agency and handles complaints against companies that do business across state lines. If you want to make a complaint against a business, you can submit a complaint to the FTC online or by phone. Finally, if you believe that you’ve been a victim of consumer fraud, you should also consider filing a police report. Contact your local police department and provide them with as much information as possible, including details of the incident and any documentation you may have. The police may be able to investigate and pursue legal action against the business.

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