Archived Press Releases
When it Comes to "Gas-Saving" Devices, Save Your Money
06/15/07 Typically gas-saving devices are not worth the money...
Retail Shipping Stores
10/15/07 Retail shipping stores are a great convenience, but your rights to negotiate a claim on lost or stolen packages may be limited...
Avoiding Auto Repair Rip-Offs
09/13/07 Not all mechanics are on the level. Find out how to choose a reliable mechanic and avoid auto repair fraud...
The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs files lawsuit against on-line provider of extreme outdoor adventures
07/20/07 The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit against the company that operates the 1800SkyRide website, along with hundreds of others...
Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs Issues $1.66 Million Civil Penalty Order to Smart Automotive Group, LLC
07/17/07 The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs has assessed penalties for deceptive direct mailers...
Record Disposal Requirements Under the Business Administration Act (O.C.G.A. Sections 10-15-1 et seq.)
07/17/07 Consumer Alert issued to medical associations throughout the State regarding improper disposal of medical records...
Record Disposal Requirements Under the Business Administration Act (O.C.G.A. Sections 10-15-1 et seq.)
07/17/07 Consumer Alert to all businesses regarding statutory requirements regarding disposition of business records...
Fraudulent Telemarketers Falsify Caller ID Displays
07/10/07 Consumers need to be wary of the number displayed on caller ID...
The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs Files Enforcement Action Against Bill Heard Enterprises
07/09/07 Joseph B. Doyle, Administrator, has filed an action against Bill Heard Enterprises, Incorporated and Bill Heard Chevrolet Company alleging a repeated practice of sending false and deceptive advertisements to Georgia consumers...
Lottery Scam Resurfaces
06/01/07 OCA warns consumers about an international lottery scam...
Irish Travelers Perpetuate a Tradition of Fraud
05/14/07 Irish Travelers make their living by perpetrating home improvement fraud...
Office of Consumer Affairs Dismantles Organized ID Fraud Ring
04/27/07 Criminal investigators from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs have shut down a major fake ID and counterfeit check manufacturer....
Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs Settles with Cancer Fund of America, Inc.
04/12/07 Administrator Joe Doyle announced today a settlement with Cancer Fund of America, Inc. concerning allegations that it misrepresented its services and disseminated deceptive and misleading solicitations...
Internet Company Settlement Entitles Over 11,000 Georgia Consumers to Refunds
04/11/07 Over 11,000 Georgians could be eligible for restitution from Email Discount Network (EDN) under a Florida settlement...
Modeling Scams are "In Fashion"
04/03/07 Beware of fraudulent modeling agencies...
Don't Wind Up Paying for Your "Free" Credit Report
03/26/07 Joe Doyle advises consumers to be cautious when requesting your annual free credit report...
International Lottery Scams: "Big Winners" are Losing Big
03/21/07 That official-looking letter in your mailbox proclaims “You are a winner!” But don’t get excited; chances are it is a scam...
Refund-Anticipation Loans: Are they worth it?
03/05/07 Consumer Alert regarding the gotcha's of tax refund anticipation loans...
Don't Let Your Home Repair Project be Another Casualty
03/09/07 Consumers should be very careful in choosing a contractor ...
Consumers Should Beware of Price Gouging in Wake of Storms
03/09/07 With the declaration of a State of Emergency in the counties of Baker, Clay, Crawford, McDuffie, Mitchell, Muscogee, Stewart, Sumter and Taylor, price gouging laws are in effect...
Spring Break Scams: Don't let your vacation dream turn into a nightmare
02/26/07 Be wise when planning your Spring Break activities.
OCA Busts Home Repair Fraud Ring
02/15/07 Today OCA criminal investigators arrested 4 individuals and charged them for their alleged involvement in a home repair fraud scheme that conned elderly homeowners in Pickens, Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties out of over $480,000...
TJX Computer Hacking Puts Thousands of Consumers at Risk of ID Theft
02/09/07 TJX Companies, owner of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and A.J. Wright stores, recently discovered that customer credit information had been compromised...
Ninth Annual National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week is February 4-10, 2007. The Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) urges consumers to become familiar with common scams or problems...
Citizens Entitled to Special Telephone Tax Refund on 2006 Returns
01/11/07 Georgia citizens who had long distance telephone service between February 28, 2003 and August 1, 2006 are entitled to a federal excise tax refund credit on their 2006 returns...
Emory Healthcare Data Breach Sparks Concerns of Identify Theft
01/04/07 Emory Healthcare recently reported that a computer containing the personal information of over 38,000 of its cancer patients was stolen...