Consumer Protection (Office of Attorney General)
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe Attorney General Office is dedicated to ensuring that Pennsylvania consumers are treated fairly and properly.
The work of the Attorney General's Public Protection Division includes guarding Pennsylvanians against telemarketing scams or identity theft, fighting for civil rights, monitoring charitable organizations and protecting consumers from deceptive advertising or other unfair business practices.
Each year, the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection receives more than 30,000 complaints from consumers - ranging from shoddy home remodeling work to violations of Pennsylvania's Do Not Call law.
The Health Care Section helps consumers who are struggling with health insurance companies or health care providers, fighting to get consumers the health care services they have paid for.
The Antitrust Section protects consumers from price-fixing, monopolies and other unfair business practices.
The Charitable Trusts & Organizations Section monitors charitable groups and charitable fundraising, ensuring that donations are used properly and that non-profit organizations fulfill their charitable and social missions
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Contact Information
Contact Phone Numbers| Number* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
|---|---|
| 1-800-441-2555 | Consumer Protection |
| 717-787-3391 | Harrisburg Office |
| 412-565-5135 | Pittsburgh Office |
| Email* | Title / Description (Director, General, Intake, etc.) |
|---|---|
| thru web site | |
| Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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| www.attorneygeneral.gov/Home/ | |
PA Office of Attorney General
Address:16th Floor Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
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