What was consumer protection

They use complaints to help them investigate fraud. Contact econsumer. Some problems with sellers are the result of frauds and scams. If you believe that you have been the victim of fraud, file a complaint with the correct government agency.

File telemarketing complaints with the Do Not Call Registry. Resolve your problem through the legal system. Find free or low-cost legal help. Try an alternative dispute program, such as arbitration, conciliation, or mediation.

If you have a problem during an online transaction, try to solve it with the seller or website. To protect the health and safety of the public and our employees, DCP has limited on-site staffing at Columbus Blvd.

We apologize for any inconvenience. More information about Connecticut's Adult-Use Cannabis marketplace and licensing procedures will be available soon. Learn more about legal gaming in Connecticut. Welcome to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's website -- designed to help you find information you need to become licensed, renew a permit, or solve a problem.

The Lemon Law program provides important information to consumers regarding their rights and remedies under the Lemon Law and the Lemon Law arbitration process.

The Lemon Law program also provides consumer and industry education and enforcement regarding manufacturer and dealer obligations under the law. The MHDRP is authorized to investigate, issue findings and impose fines if there has been a violation of the law.

The division represents the state and the public as a whole, as opposed to individuals, when it brings actions under the Consumer Protection Act. Attorneys in the Consumer Protection Division cannot represent individual consumers. Check our news releases for news on Consumer Protection Division lawsuits and enforcement actions.

Consumer Resource Center: The Consumer Resource Center processes thousands of consumer complaints and thousands of consumer telephone calls every year. Lemon Law Program: The Lemon Law Program separately handles thousands of additional telephone inquiries and handles more than arbitration requests each year.