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State of Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha ,

Consumer Protection

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Today’s world is complex and there are new scams and fraud attempts popping up every day. Consumers can often run into problems or have questions.

What are your legal rights as a consumer? Who do you turn to for help? How do you protect yourself against fraud?

Protecting consumers is a top priority for our office. We help consumers resolve complaints against businesses, whether it’s a refund for a cancelled trip or services paid for but never delivered. From a $20 overcharge on your bill to complaint amounts in the thousands of dollars, we can help with issues that impact the lives of Rhode Islanders.