CONSUMER AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
CONSUMER RESOURCE INFORMATION

OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Box 220
2nd Floor
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6420
TTY 410-313-6401
FAX 410-313-6453
E-Mail: consumer@howardcountymd.gov
Website: www.howardcountymd.gov/CA/CS_ConsumerAffairs.htm

The Office of Consumer Affairs, an enforcement agency with subpoena power, investigates and conciliates complaints regarding deceptive and unfair trade practices.

The offices issues Solicitor and Peddlers licenses required for door-to-door or side of the road sales and registers individuals or companies towing vehicles from private lots in compliance with the Trespass Tow Statue.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD

CONSUMER RESOURCE INFORMATION

CREDIT BUREAU INFORMATION

Home Improvement Contractors - To verify if a home improvement contractor is licensed,call MD Home Improvement Commission 410-230 6309

Identity Theft - Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Identity Theft Hotline 877-438-4338
Website: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

Internet Crime Complaint Center-To file a complaint via the internet: www.ic3.gov and click on the “file a complaint” option.

Junk Mail and E-mail
To reduce junk mail write to:
Mail Preference Service
PO Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9008

To report unsolicited or junk e-mail: spam@uce.gov

To reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail, use the Direct Marketing Association’s online form at www.e-mps.org. Your on-line request will remain in effect for one year.

Medical Billing Problems Contact the Health & Advocacy Unit of the Attorney General’s Office 410-528-1840

Telephone Issues
To block telemarketing calls write to:
Telephone Preference Service
PO Box 9014
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014