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As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources. In their role as the State's chief legal counsel, the Attorney General not only advises the Executive branch of State government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State. The Attorney General serves all New Yorkers in numerous matters affecting their daily lives. The Attorney General's Office is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the State. The Attorney General's authority also includes the activities and investigations of the State Organized Crime Task Force and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. While the Attorney General acts independently of the Governor, the Governor or a state agency may request the Attorney General to undertake specific criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Provides live educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention and mitigation; avoiding the latest scams; choosing and using credit wisely; and product safety.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Reviews customer issues regarding home improvements, furniture purchases and misleading advertisements. Investigators are assigned to all cases which fall within the jurisdiction of the department. Consumer Complaints also monitors the proper disclosure of refund policies in response to complaints and investigates to ensure compliance with the County's Deceptive Trade Practices regulation. Intake personnel verify the licensing status of contractors and supply callers with information regarding the amount of complaints against a company within the past 5 years and if the complaints are open or closed. Call for more detailed information.

As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources. In their role as the State's chief legal counsel, the Attorney General not only advises the Executive branch of State government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State. The Attorney General serves all New Yorkers in numerous matters affecting their daily lives. The Attorney General's Office is charged with the statutory and common law powers to protect consumers and investors, charitable donors, the public health and environment, civil rights, and the rights of wage-earners and businesses across the State. The Attorney General's authority also includes the activities and investigations of the State Organized Crime Task Force and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. While the Attorney General acts independently of the Governor, the Governor or a state agency may request the Attorney General to undertake specific criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Processes consumer complaints against insurance companies, agents, brokers and adjusters, answers inquiries concerning insurance and performs certain investigative activities. Conducts investigations, gathers evidence and effects arrests for insurance frauds and related crimes. Educate and protect users of financial products and services, and ensures that users are provided with timely, accurate and understandable information.

Prosecutes and defends the interests of New York State residents in areas including crime, consumerism, environment, public/charitable institutions, real estate, landlord/tenant rights, health care, etc. Offers a wide range of consumer guides and handles appropriate complaints or refer complainant to the correct government.

Accepts consumer complaints, as well as provides information about accessing free credit reports, and reporting credit report complaints.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Works to give consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

The Public Service Commission staff helps resolve complaints with utilities.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Provides live educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention and mitigation; avoiding the latest scams; choosing and using credit wisely; and product safety.

Issues licenses to home improvement contractors and handles consumer complaints about work done in Suffolk County in these trades. Resolves home improvement complaints, division investigators advise consumers of their rights as well as offers CE courses. Call for more detailed information.

Develops informational materials on current consumer issues, available in print or on the internet, and conducts informational programs. Offers presentations on issues such as consumer scams, senior citizen consumer issues, identity theft, internet safety, and financial literacy.

Issues licenses to home improvement contractors and handles consumer complaints about work done in Suffolk County in these trades. Resolves home improvement complaints, division investigators advise consumers of their rights as well as offers CE courses. Call for more detailed information.

Assists individuals who want to file a complaint about foundation-based, non-profits, consumer protection, and health care agencies, issues of safety, unethical behavior, etc.

Works to give consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies.

Assists individuals with filing complaints, investigates and mediates consumer complaints against Westchester businesses.

Responsible for inspecting and testing all weighing and measuring devices used for commercial purposes in the county. Licenses and inspects all precious metals dealers in the county and registers all gasoline stations and distributors. Checks packaged commodities for weight compliance. Performs water contamination tests on all gasolines. Handles consumer complaints regarding inaccurate weighing and measuring devices, shortweight or shortmeasure purchases, and contaminated gasoline. Addresses inquires about the sale of fuel, oil, coal, firewood, or any other commodity sold by weight or measure. Call for detailed information.

Issues licenses to home improvement contractors and handles consumer complaints about work done in Suffolk County in these trades. Resolves home improvement complaints, division investigators advise consumers of their rights as well as offers CE courses. Call for more detailed information.