The Attorney General's Office protects all residents of Maine, including New Mainers. We are here to help you.
Immigration law is complicated. Dishonest people may pretend that they can help you with your immigration paperwork. Instead, these people may give you bad legal advice that can hurt your immigration case. Below is information that will help you avoid immigration scams.
Here you will find information about common consumer scams.
Installing a solar electric system in your home is a long-term financial commitment and the marketplace for solar products is complex. Before you enter into a contact for a solar system, do a lot of homework. Be wary of generic and misleading claims like, "Start saving money immediately!" While the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act prohibits deceptive or misleading claims, it does not specifically address potential solar misrepresentations.
Maine has numerous laws protecting consumers. A consumer’s best protection, though, is knowing their rights.
Here you will find information on how to prevent and deal with identity theft. If you are an entity who needs to report a data breach or if you would like to browse our data breach notices database, please visit our Data Security Breaches webpage.
This is also available as a downloadable Word file.
As of September 1, 2006, pursuant to Title 10, section 1487 of the Maine Revised Statutes, this entire statement must be an addendum to any home construction contract for more than $3,000.
Here you will find information about home construction contractors, renting, mobile homes and mobile home parks, heating fuel, and more.
Here you will find information on how to protect your privacy and identity. If you are looking for information about our data breach reporting, please see Data Security Breaches.
Here you will find help on how to remove yourself from phone, mail, and email lists.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a Do Not Call List, which makes it easier for you to stop getting telemarketing calls you do not want. You can register online through the FTC's Do Not Call website or by calling 1-888-382-1222, TTY 1-866-290-4236 from the telephone number you wish to register. Registration is free.
These are the questions we get asked most frequently. See also our Consumer Law Guide.