The West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw gives his written opinions and advice upon questions of law to state officials, heads of state institutions, and the prosecuting attorneys; handles all litigation on behalf of the state government and any department or agency thereof; represents the state in all claims processed by the Court of Claims; prosecutes civil actions as authorized by law; enforces the state's consumer, antitrust, and preneed burial statutes; enforces the West Virginia Human Rights Act and the West Virginia Fair Housing Act; is a member of the Board of Public Works; Council of Finance and Administration; Public Land Corporation; West Virginia Housing Fund; West Virginia Sheriff's Bureau; Department of Public Safety Retirement Board; Bid Suspension Review Board; State Building Commission; Commission on Charitable Contributions; Women's Commission; Multistate Tax Compact Advisory Committee; Records Management and Preservation Advisory Committee.

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What types of debt collection practices are prohibited?

What is the 60% or more rule?

Can you stop a debt collector from contacting you?

What is the Homestead Tax Exemption?

What are my rights under West Virginia's "Lemon Law"?

What is "slamming"?

What control do you have over payment of debts?

Can the Attorney General represent me in court or give me legal advice?

What should I do if I have a problem with my used vehicle after I have gotten it home?

Will the Attorney General’s Office represent me if I file a complaint with an agency, board or commission?

What is a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL)?

Who offers RALs in West Virginia?

What is the actual cost of an RAL?

Who purchases RALs?

What if I need my tax refund quickly?

When are RALs typically offered?

What is the best way to avoid RALs?

What are some things to remember when dealing with Electronic Check Conversions?

Where can I file a complaint about a merchant or someone else I paid by electronic check conversion?

What if I have a question or problem with an electronic check conversion?

Wednesday March 17, 2010

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March 9, 2010
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March 4, 2010
Attorney General McGraw Gears Up For 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week

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