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Every week is Consumer Protection Week at the AZ …

2/21/2021
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is Feb. 28-March 6, and it’s an opportunity for government agencies, consumer protection groups, and people like you to work together to help others …

Shoppers show no signs of slowing entering holiday …

11/24/2020
Holiday shopping hours and habits have been in enough flux over the past decade with the growth on online shopping as well as Cyber Monday competing with Black Friday for consumers ready to spend.

Mediactive arms against weaponized words meant to …

9/21/2020
Following the revelation of the printing press, words have been weaponized, propaganda espoused and disinformation integrated into democratic societies. But in the 21st century, media consumers can …

As consumer habits change, how can businesses keep up?

7/13/2020
American consumers don’t act and buy the way they did just a few short months ago — at least most of them don’t. The pandemic and the need for social distancing led to an upsurge in online buying.

$550M settlement with Santander over subprime auto …

5/19/2020
Attorney General Mark Brnovich, along with a coalition of 34 attorneys general, announced today a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc., an auto lender, that provides $550 million in relief for …

What to know about Arizona laws taking effect this …

8/26/2019
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Come Tuesday you’ll be able to get your hair shampooed and blow dried by anyone you want. You’ll be able to take your nunchucks out …

Arizona, other agencies crack down on illegal …

6/25/2019
Authorities are cracking down hard on illegal robocalls, leading to nearly 100 actions against operations across the nation. On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission, the Arizona Attorney …

$575M settlement reached with Wells Fargo over …

12/28/2018
More than $37 million is coming to Arizona as part of a $575 million settlement reached between states and Wells Fargo over several violations of consumer protection laws. Arizona Attorney General …

Ford issues recall on Focus for faulty fuel systems

10/28/2018
Arizonans with a Ford Focus may want to check if their vehicle is one of 1.5 million under a recall for a fuel system problem that can cause the engine to stall without warning. Ford released a …

Mark Brnovich warns about false advertising of women's …

8/21/2018
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers that they should beware of false and misleading advertising related to the “2018 Women EmpoweredUp Conference.” The event supposedly will …

Mark Brnovich warns about false advertising of women's …

8/21/2018
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers that they should beware of false and misleading advertising related to the “2018 Women EmpoweredUp Conference.” The event supposedly will …

APS: Imposters demand money, threaten to shut off …

3/6/2018
During National Consumer Protection Week, Arizona Public Service is reminding customers of the tricks scammers use to con victims out of thousands of dollars. “It’s heartbreaking to hear how …