December 15 2011

December 15 2011

November 28 2011

Attorney General Jim Hood works hard for Mississippi consumers by prosecuting crimes of home repair fraud and identity theft, as well as protecting Mississippians from unfair and deceptive trade practices. The Consumer Protection Division strives to ensure that Mississippi victims do not fall prey to unscrupulous business practices and scams. Each year, our office takes thousands of calls and mediates hundreds of cases of consumer fraud and unfair tactics. Finally, General Hood’s office works to educate Mississippians to prevent them from becoming victims of these crimes.

File a Complaint

The Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection can investigate allegations of fraud or illegal practices by a Mississippi business.

DIRECTV Consumer Refund Program

A consumer refund program has been established. Read more.

Consumer Myths

The 10 most common consumer myths.

Imported Drywall

Read more about complaints from Mississippians of dangerous imported drywall from China being found in their homes.

Home Repair Fraud Arrests

View a current listing of the Home Repair Fraud Arrests that have been made during Operation Hammerstrike.

Telemarketing Rules & Application

Registering your business as a Telemarketer.

Identity Theft

Find out what you need to know about preventing identity theft.

Home Repair Guidelines

Read our home repair guidelines before hiring a contractor to repair your home.

Scams

Don't get scammed!

Mortgage Foreclosures

Home Ownership Preservation Foundation, 1-888-995-HOPE.

News About State Farm

Latest press releases on the State Farm litigation.

Request A Speaker

Request a speaker from the AGO at your next function.

Automobiles - Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the most commonly asked consumer questions.

Read about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stimulus Funding Package