Other LanguagesKING TV's report about an 82-year-old woman who paid an unregistered contractor $579 for a furnace repair is good example of why you must check out businesses you hire for emergency fixes ...
Talk about it: What resources help you determine which professionals to hire?
Fake online coupons are becoming a growing problem, shortchanging both shoppers and businesses ...
Talk about it: Have you had any trouble redeeming printable coupons? Does your business accept them?
Americans will pay more to heat their homes this winter, analysts predict, and buying your heating oil in advance may not save you much. Locking in a preseason rate for winter fuel comes with risks ...
Yet another Puget Sound parent was hit with a whopping cell phone bill. ... Does your kid have a cell phone? How do you regulate use?
There is now new content here on our AGO website regarding foreclosure! ... This fall, the Consumer Protection Division will be sending out an official letter to homeowners facing foreclosure warning them about foreclosure rescue scams. ...
Teens are considered major consumers these days, so it's important to read up on some tips on how to protect yourself from consumer fraud!
You might have seen recent news reports about the new so-called “Internet tax.” Starting July 1, Washington joined 18 other states in requiring some e-commerce businesses to collect sales tax. Tax will be collected based on the location of the buyer, not the seller.
But what happens when you buy something in another state and bring it here yourself?
Many Web sites advertise free ring tones. But are they really free?
A recent study found that 85 percent of Web sites that sold prescription drugs directly to consumers didn’t require a doctor’s prescription. ... The Attorney General’s Office has a new Prescription Drug Pricing site...
Banking by phone is convenient, but some folks carelessly share their private financial information within range of eavesdroppers. ...