Additional Resources Department Links Appellate Civil Criminal Consumer Protection Medical Fraud Control Unit Division of Criminal Investigation Employment Opportunities John R Justice Program Attorney General Biography Media Press Releases Publications Official Opinions Criminal Justice Directory Technology Contacts DCI History Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) begins today and runs through March 7th and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division will join with federal, state and local government agencies and national organization to celebrate this 17th annual event. NCPW is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.“The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division plays a vital role in the enforcement of laws that protect consumers and provide mediation services to help resolve complaints,” said Jackley. “This week reiterates the importance of all consumer organizations working together to ensure that consumers are being protected.In 2014, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division recovered $3,400,536.44 for South Dakota consumers. The Division fielded 34,838 consumer inquires including phone calls, emails and correspondences.Follow us on Twitter @SDAttorneyGen as the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division will provide tweets on how to increase your consumer knowledge throughout NCPW.Any consumer that has a complaint about goods or services, or has questions about possible scams or violations of consumer protections laws are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-300-1986 or at consumerhelp@state.sd.us.
Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) begins today and runs through March 7th and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division will join with federal, state and local government agencies and national organization to celebrate this 17th annual event. NCPW is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.“The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division plays a vital role in the enforcement of laws that protect consumers and provide mediation services to help resolve complaints,” said Jackley. “This week reiterates the importance of all consumer organizations working together to ensure that consumers are being protected.In 2014, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division recovered $3,400,536.44 for South Dakota consumers. The Division fielded 34,838 consumer inquires including phone calls, emails and correspondences.Follow us on Twitter @SDAttorneyGen as the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division will provide tweets on how to increase your consumer knowledge throughout NCPW.Any consumer that has a complaint about goods or services, or has questions about possible scams or violations of consumer protections laws are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-300-1986 or at consumerhelp@state.sd.us.
