Consumer Protection Division

Attorney General McGraw's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Divisions operate under the direction of Deputy Attorney General Jill Miles. These two Divisions are responsible for enforcing the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, the West Virginia Antitrust Act, and the Preneed Funeral Contracts Act.
There are five Assistant Attorneys General assigned to these divisions. One attorney is assigned full-time to the Antitrust Division, one attorney is assigned half-time to the Preneed Unit, and the remaining lawyers on staff are responsible for enforcing the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.



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Cross Country Bank And Applied Card Systems Agree To Be Enjoined From Deception Marketing Of Credit Cards And Abusive Debt Collection Practices In West Virginia

Attorney General Darrell McGraw Secures Refunds For Families Of Former Residents Of Regency Park, An Assisted Living Facility In Huntington

State Seeks To Enforce Subpoena Against Four Seasons Siding And Windows Company



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Consumer Features

Top Ten Consumer Urban Myths
Common misconceptions in everyday life regarding consumer protection. Here is a list that sets the record straight on various myths.
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Protect Your Online Privacy
Combat Internet Fraud, Identity theft, and protect your privacy with knowledge and a few computing tips from the Consumer Protection Division.

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Items of Interest

How To File a Consumer Complaint
Knowing when "enough is enough" could mean the difference between becoming a victim of consumer fraud. Educate yourself on how to properly fill out a consumer complaint form to get the results you desire - justice.


Consumer Education: Know Your Rights/Test Your Knowledge!
What are your entitled rights under West Virginia's Consumer Laws? Test your knowledge to better prepare yourself against consumer fraud in the real world.

Just For Kids: Consumer Smarts For Your Children!
Give your kids the knowledge and street smarts they need to protect themselves against consumer fraud in the big world they face everyday.








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