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One of the Ohio Attorney General’s primary duties over the years has been protecting Ohio consumers from scams and unfair business transactions. Historically, small businesses that had been scammed or deceived had not been able to file complaints with the Attorney General...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/Business-Guide/Protecting-Small-Business (7/24/2012 2:05:47 PM)

Debt Collection If you are receiving calls and letters from third-party debt collectors, understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A debt collector must send you a letter within five days after contacting you by phone, including how much you ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/Consumer-Tips/Consumer-Tips-Debt-Collection (9/20/2012 8:52:06 AM)

Request a Consumer Protection Presentation The Ohio Attorney General is committed to protecting Ohio consumers from scams, fraud, and other unscrupulous business practices. In addition to investigating, prosecuting, and litigating consumer complaints, the Ohio Attorney Gen...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers/Consumer-Awareness-Workshops (7/23/2012 11:32:16 AM)

ANTITRUST "Antitrust laws are based on the proposition that possession of unchallenged economic power deadens initiative, discourages thrift and depresses energy; that immunity from competition is a narcotic, and rivalry is a stimulant to industrial progress; that the spu...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/Service-Divisions/Antitrust (7/20/2012 11:31:31 AM)

Cybersecurity Help, Information, and Protection Program (CHIPP ) - As consumers of all ages rely more and more on technology, it is vital they understand how to protect their electronic devices and keep personal information private. Learn about the importance of both security...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Training-and-Education/Consumer-Protection-Workshops (10/26/2016 11:38:20 AM)

Workshop proposals being sought for 2026 Human Trafficking Summit The organizers of Attorney General Yost’s annual Human Trafficking Summit are now accepting workshop proposals for the 2026 edition of the daylong gathering, which will return again to the Hyatt Regency Colum...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Human-Trafficking/Human-Trafficking-Summit (2/14/2020 11:02:35 AM)

Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway Ohio Stolen Guns Database   Ohio Stolen Guns Database A database of serial numbers from guns reported stolen in Ohio, which is operated by the Attorney General’s Office, can be found at this link. The manufacturing process uni...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Laboratory-Division/Firearms-and-Toolmarks-Unit (10/6/2015 1:57:18 PM)

Certain consumer laws require sellers to provide cancellation rights to consumers who enter into contracts for specific goods or services. Such “cooling-off” periods apply to the following types of contracts: Door-to-door sales : 3 days. Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act ...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/Business-Guide/Cancellation-Rights-of-Consumers (7/24/2012 1:51:41 PM)

C. William O'Neill Attorney General of Ohio 1951–1957 One of C. William O'Neill's greatest accomplishments as attorney general was his investigation of the narcotics traffic in Ohio. He drafted a narcotics control bill, which was passed in 1955. O'Neill also served as g...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/About-AG/History/Past-Ohio-Attorney-Generals/1951-1983 (8/16/2012 8:43:19 AM)

Domestic Violence Report Instructions The Ohio Local Law Enforcement Information Sharing Network (OLLEISN) is a tool used by law enforcement agencies throughout the state to create a network and culture of information sharing. The mission is two-fold: to defend against t...

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/OHLEG/Resources (8/31/2021 6:20:22 PM)