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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Medical & Health	Your Privacy	Online / Internet
Automobiles	Personal Finances	Products & Services

What is the Homestead Tax Exemption?

How do I protect myself against Home Improvement Scams?

What types of debt collection practices are prohibited?

What is "slamming"?

What is the 60% or more rule?

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

Can you stop a debt collector from contacting you?

My creditors are threatening to garnish my wages. Can they do that?

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

What control do you have over payment of debts?

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?

Friday February 3, 2012

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January 20, 2012
Attorney General McGraw Issues Newsletter Announcing Data Privacy Day / Cyber Security Awareness
January 17, 2012
Attorney General McGraw Announces Settlement With Capitol One
December 20, 2011
Attorney General McGraw Issues Newsletter: December is ID Theft Awareness & Impaired Driving Prevention Month

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