Governor's Office of Consumer Protection

Wal-Mart Recalls Electric Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

As posted on December 16, 2010 on www.cpsc.gov

2.2 million heaters being recalled...

Chrysler, Volkswagen issue large recalls

As posted on December 15, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Potential fuel leaks and airbag deployments spark recalls...

Job-seekers can fall prey to phony deals

As posted on November 28, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Fake job scams may be a growing problem...

11 Tips for Safe Online Shopping

As posted on November 26, 2010 on pcmag.com

Billions will be spent online over the course of the next month, and, unfortunately, some will be looking to steal some of it. Make sure you're not a victim...

Debit cards lack consumer protections of credit

As posted on November 24, 2010 on www.usatoday.com

As the popularity of debit cards increase, many consumers are becoming worried about rising threats of fraud and theft...

Water bill scam in Canton

As posted on November 22, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Scammers ask for credit card numbers to pay past due water bills...

FTC Issues Final Rule to Protect Struggling Homeowners from Mortgage Relief Scams

As posted on November 19, 2010 on www.ftc.gov

Rule outlaws advance fees and false claims, requires clear disclosures...

Cash awaits Georgia taxpayers

As posted on November 17, 2010 on www.ajc.com

IRS holding refund checks for 4,714 Georgians whose addresses have not been updated...

Toyota recalling 1.53 million cars globally

As posted on October 21, 2010 on news.yahoo.com

Brake fluid and fuel pump problems spur more recalls...

Steer around pitfalls of car deals

From the October 17, 2010 edition, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, p. B4

Automobile business draws most complaints from consumers...

Staying ahead of cybercriminals

From the October 10, 2010 edition, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, page C7

Experts say there are ways to secure your vulnerable information...

Miller and Levine Investigation

October 7, 2010

The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection's Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an investigation of Miller and Levine in connection with allegations of theft, racketeering and telemarketing fraud in a debt collection scheme allegedly operated from their offices in Bogart, Georgia.

200,000 BMW, Rolls-Royce cars recalled

As posted on September 30, 2010 on www.money.cnn.com

Cars recalled due to potential leak in power brake system...

Hyundai recalls nearly 140,000 Sonatas

As posted on September 26, 2010 on www.cnn.com

Some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas may have loose steering columns...

More scams targeting South Georgia unemployed

As posted on September 13, 2010 on www.walb.com

Letters and emails promising financial windfalls are likely scams...

Fee schemes on cell phone bills increase

As posted on September 11, 2010 on www.ajc.com

Carriers urging customers to monitor bills monthly...