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Filing a Consumer Complaint. If you've been victimized by fraud, deception, or unfair methods of competition, the Consumer Protection Division of the Illinois Attorney General's office may be able assist. The office provides informal dispute resolution programs for consumers with complaints concerning their purchases and health care.
In Illinois, the plaintiff asserting a common law fraud claim (also called actual or legal fraud) must plead and prove that: • The defendant made a false statement of material fact (see Material Misrepresentation). • The defendant made the statement with the knowledge that it was false.
Law enforcement actions are taken by the Attorney General to protect the public good and ensure a fair market-place. You can submit a complaint to our office by filling out the form online or by printing the complaint form from our website.
The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act is a state statute designed to protect consumers from business owners who use deceptive tactics to prey on consumers. It is referred to by shorthand as the Consumer Fraud Act.
Any individual or corporation doing business in Illinois can sue or be sued in small claims court. The court may require the appointment of a guardian for those under 18 years of age. Small claims court is under the jurisdiction of the Clerks of Courts Act (705 ILCS 105) and Supreme Court Rule 282.
Illinois protects consumer rights through the Deceptive Business Practices and Consumer Fraud Act ("ICFA"). It allows for attorneys' fees and punitive damages to encourage attorneys to undertake small dollar claims and vindicate consumer protection in Illinois and deter businesses from engaging in unscrupulous practices in this State.
8 Οκτ 2023 · The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, codified at 815 ILCS 505/1 et seq., provides comprehensive protection to consumers against deceptive and unfair business practices.
