Washington Consumer Fraud and Consumer Protection Lawyers
Fraud occurs when a person gives up some kind of property or legal right because they were intentionally deceived. Consumer fraud occurs when the deception involves the advertising, sale, marketing, or provision of goods, services, or property.
Consumer fraud and consumer class action suits are civil actions brought by one or more individuals on behalf of themselves and a larger group who have had the same or similar experience. The purpose of a class action is to secure a judicial remedy which may eliminate the wrong against the individuals involved, compensate them for the wrong, and also provides these remedies for all others in the definable class who have suffered as a result of the same practice or action.
The Seattle, Washington consumer fraud protection lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack provide comprehensive and effective representation for the victims of consumer fraud. Consumers who are victims of unlawful, unfair, and deceptive business practices often feel powerless to do anything about it. But taking legal action gives them the power to hold companies accountable for their actions.
If you are the victim of consumer fraud, contact lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack. Call us at 1-800-281-8515 or schedule a free case review.
Attorneys Fighting Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices
When it comes to confronting large companies, our team of experienced trial attorneys takes risks. We think outside of the box. And we take all actions within the bounds of the law to help you achieve the best possible results. This strategy has led us to a great deal of success — including seven-figure jury verdicts and settlements — in consumer fraud class actions.
Consumer fraud encompasses a wide range of unlawful and unfair acts. It can mean insurance bad faith, hidden fees, price fixing and antitrust litigation. We have pursued a number of these large-scale consumer fraud cases, including cases against high-profile companies with familiar names:
- AOL and Best Buy
- Bluetooth Headsets
- S-Ram, Flash memory
- AT&T
- Sony
Our aim is to fight intentional misrepresentations and unfair business practices that companies make in order to get your business. We know that one consumer alone may be powerless to take significant legal action, but aided by a law firm with the resources, experience, knowledge and ambition to win, they have the power to hold companies accountable for consumer fraud.
What types of activities are considered consumer fraud?
Consumer fraud covers a wide range of activities. A few of the more common scams include:
- Sellers not providing merchandise in an adequate fashion. For example, a car dealer who sells lemon cars may be guilty of consumer fraud.
- Sending merchandise to people (without their knowledge) and then forcing them to pay for it by threatening to bring legal action or ruin their credit ratings.
- Sweepstakes and lotteries – offering you a prize if you pay a “fee” and then not delivering the prize.
- Charities – pretending to be working for a good cause and asking you for a donation.
How do I protect myself from being a victim of consumer fraud?
There are a few tell-tale signs that should alert you that a sales pitch might be a type of consumer fraud. Common examples include:
- High pressure sales tactics – for example, not taking “no” for an answer or pressuring you to make an immediate decision
- Requesting that you send money upfront
- Requesting personal information such as a credit card number
- Requiring you to call a “900″ number to get goods or a prize
- Being very vague or evasive about their name or company
What if I am a victim of consumer fraud?
There are many people and organizations that can help if you believe you are a victim of consumer fraud. Consumer fraud hotlines and websites allow you to explain your situation and file complaints. Experienced Washington consumer protection lawyers can inform you of your rights, options, and the many consumer protection laws.
Contact Our Washington Consumer Fraud Protection Lawyers
At Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack, we represent consumers in large-scale consumer fraud class actions. We fight unlawful and unfair business practices.
If you are the victim of consumer fraud, contact Washington lawyers at Garcia, Artigliere, & Schadrack. Call us at 1-800-281-8515 or schedule a free case review.