SPECIFIC SERVICES
The specific responsibilities of the Consumer Fraud and Environmental Protection Unit are to:
- Investigate and prosecute consumer fraud;
- Conduct consumer education;
- Investigate and prosecute environmental violations;
- Investigate and prosecute "white collar" and criminal fraud complaints;
Report of Potential Violations
If you wish to report a potential violation of law arising from the area of responsibility of the Consumer Fraud or Environmental Protection Unit, please create an account and fill out our online complaint form.
Additional Resources for Consumer Reporting and Information
State Department of Consumer Affairs provides general information: http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general/homeowner_assn.php
The Federal Bureau of Investigations maintains an internet crime complaint center: FBI Cyber Crime Complaints
The Federal Trade Commission maintains a consumer protection center: FTC Consumer Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission provides consumer alerts via email, sign up here: FTC Consumer Alert Mailing List
The Better Business Bureau maintains a consumer complaint database: Better Business Bureau Complaint
Click on this link for a current list of Emergency Orders related to Price Gouging.
CONTACTS - OFFICE LOCATIONS
Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection Unit
701 Ocean Street, Room 200
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-2050