General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection Unit |
| Alternate Name(s): | Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection Unit |
| Address: |
701 Ocean Street Room 200 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-454-2050 |
| Email: | dao@co.santa-cruz.ca.us |
| Website: | http://datinternet.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Home/ConsumerProtection.aspx |
Hours |
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| Days/Hours of Operation: |
Monday-Friday, 8am-12 and 1-5pm
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Details |
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| Description: | "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 complete the online form on our website and submit, in person, by U.S. Mail, or as an attachment to e-mail directed to: dao@santacruzcounty.us Additional Resources for Consumer Reporting and Information The California Attorney General's Office has an online complaint process: http://www.dre.ca.gov/pub_re39.html 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: https://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx The Federal Trade Commission maintains a consumer protection center: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1 The Better Business Bureau maintains a consumer complaint database: https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS LANDLORD/TENANT http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml " |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks |
| Eligibility: | Public Service |
| Fees: | Call for Information |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz |
| Funding Source: | County Government |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Building Code Enforcement Consumer Assistance and Protection Consumer Complaints Consumer Education Consumer Fraud Reporting Consumer Issues Consumer Protection Agencies Consumer Services Eviction Assistance Landlord/Tenant Assistance Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution Mediation Rental Deposit Assistance Tenant Rights Counseling |
| This agency was last updated on April 24, 2018. | |