(Phoenix, Ariz. – March 5, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned consumers to shop carefully when purchasing toys and other products for children. According to the Department of Health Services, high levels of lead can pose a number of health risks, including behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures and even death. Children under six years [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. – March 4, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the start of Arizona Consumer Protection Week, a campaign intended to help people become more savvy consumers, which will run March 7-13. This effort also encourages Arizonans to take full advantage of their consumer rights. “The message of Consumer Protection Week is that [...]
Every year, thousands of consumers lose money to telemarketing con artists. Telephone con artists will say anything to try to cheat people out of money. They may call you and imply that they work for a company you trust, or they may send direct mail or place ads to convince you to call them. Attorney [...]
With today’s economy, many people are looking for employment. While there are many good job opportunities with honest and reliable companies, Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning Arizona consumers to be cautious when seeking employment. Q. How can I tell if an employment offer is real? A. If you are looking for a job, you may [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. – January 22, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning Arizonans to be cautious of unsolicited contractors coming to your door and offering help with repairs or clean-up related to the recent storms that have pounded the State. Scam artists often try to capitalize on severe storms by taking advantage of homeowners coping [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. – Jan. 14, 2010) In response to this week’s massive earthquake tragedy in Haiti, many people want to help victims by donating to a charity. Unfortunately, scam artists also emerge during tragic events. Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is advising consumers to be cautious when donating to relief efforts and offers these tips [...]
Some New Year’s promises are harder to keep than others. Here are eight consumer resolutions that should be easy to maintain and will serve you well in 2010. (1) Get a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com . This Web site provides a free report from each of the three national credit reporting [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 22, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard urges sports fans to take common sense precautions to avoid scams when purchasing tickets to the major football games in the days ahead. “With the Cardinals clinching the NFC West Division championship and heading to the playoffs for the second year in a row, as [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. — Dec. 15, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today urged all Arizonans, especially those with children in their homes, to take note of a national recall of all Roman shades and roll-up blinds announced earlier today. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC), said [...]
(Phoenix, Ariz. – Dec. 10, 2009) Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned consumers of the dangers of Amby Baby Motion Beds, which were involved in the suffocation deaths of two infants in recent months. The design of the bed can lead to possible titling or shifting which can cause the infant to roll and subsequently [...]