Alaska

Frauds and Scams

Legal Information

• Alaska's Lemon Law

  The Lemon Law (AS 45.45.300) provides protection to buyers of new motor vehicles. If a new vehicle turns out to be defective and has not been properly repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, the law requires a refund or replacement vehicle Read More

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  Alaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection

• Automobile Repair Act - AS 45.45.130 - AS 45.45.240

  The Alaska Statutes regarding the laws governing the repair, estimate of repairs, notices, charges, authorizations for repairs, and other important laws concerned with automobile repairs. Read More

• Better Business Bureau

  Better Business Bureaus: Provide reports on business firms that will be helpful to you before making a purchase. The BBB system responds to millions of such inquiries each year; Provide information about charity groups and organizations; Help resolve consumers' disputes with businesses through telephone conciliation, mediation and arbitration; and Promote ethical business standards and voluntary self-regulation of business practices. Read More

• Better Business Bureau Complaint Info

  If you have a problem with a business, you may lodge a complaint with the Better Business Bureau here. Read More

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  Better Business Bureau

• Check Your Credit Report For Free

  If you think you might be a victim of identity theft, you should check your credit report for unauthorized accounts. You can get a free credit report every twelve months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. Content Detail

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  ftc.gov

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created in response to the economic crisis of 2008. Its primary responsibility is to protect consumers. If you are experiencing a problem with a consumer financial product, such as a credit card, mortgage, student loan, or a bank, the CFPB's website has resources and information to help. You may also lodge a complaint. Read More

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  Alaska Legal Services

• Dealing With Identity Theft: Self-Help Form Letters

  An explanation of identify theft and links to sample letters to help you write to a creditor, debt collector, or credit bureau to report identity theft. Read More

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  Alaska Legal Services

• Frauds & Scams Information from Alaska Department of Law

  The Consumer Protection Unit of the Alaska Department of Law has information on a variety of typical scams, including: Advance Fee Fraud, Fake Check Scams, Phishing, Pyramid Schemes, and Investment Scams. Content Detail

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  Alaska Department of Law

• Submit a complaint to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau

  Do you have a complaint about a financial product or consumer issue? You may submit your complaint to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) about the following consumer issues: Mortgages; Debt collection; Credit reporting; Bank accounts or services; Credit cards; Money transfers; Payday loans; Student loans; Vehicle or other consumer loans. Read More

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  Consumer Finance Protection Bureau

• Tips on Avoiding Being a Victim of Fraud

  A solid list of "Red Flags" that can warn you of possible fraud. Read More

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  Alaska Department of Law, Consumer Protection