Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administer regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.
Works to identify or investigate concerns made by or on behalf of people living in long-term care facilities. Assistance may include: investigation and work to resolve the problem, information on laws and regulations, how to choose a long-term care facility or answering questions about life at a facility. Assist callers in level of care needed (inf...
Consumer protection related educational information useful to consumers dealing with companies utilizing deceptive business practices such as fraud, identity theft, and senior fraud.Complaints can be registered against particular sellers of goods and services.Consumer mediation.Presentations to the community on fraud, identity theft, senior citizen...
***For help in Spanish, visit the website www.segurosocial.govSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - DES MOINES is a Federal office responsible for the administration of the Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, and Black Lung Programs. SOCIAL SECURITY retirement, disability and survivor's benefits.SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME for the ...
Investigates and processes claims relating to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage, and related matters. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the Iowa Division of Labor may file a suit against the employer.
Regulates insurance industry in the state of Iowa. Provides consumer services for complaints and inquiries.
Product regulation and consumer education for food, drugs, medical devices, biologics, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products.
Recorded information on product safety recalls and consumer products. File complaints on an unsafe product or product-related injury.
Consumer Protection, Industry Services ,and the Food Safety and Animal Health divisions are responsible for programs including meat processing regulation, pesticide application, grain warehouses and dairy production and processing. The Weights and Measures Bureau ensures buyers and sellers are treated fairly at the gas pump, grocery store or grain...
U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders and other financial companies treat the public fairly. Aim to make consumer financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. Protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. Arm people w...
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