Consumer Tip: Research Charities

Many individuals donate to charities during the holidays. To help protect donors and the organizations they support, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering simple ways to spot a potential charity scam.

Consumer Tip: Credit or Debit?

Many consumers shop online during the holidays (and all year round). Ohio Attorney General DeWine discusses whether it's generally better to use a credit card or a debit card when shopping online.

Consumer Tip: Evaluate Layaway Plans

During the holidays, some stores offer layaway plans, where consumers pay in increments before buying an item outright. To protect consumers, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine lists a few key details consumers should check before signing up for a plan.

Consumer Tip: Use Secure Websites

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine explains how to quickly check to see if a website is secure and why it’s important to do so.

Consumer Tip: Understand Return Policies

As consumers shop for the holidays, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine outlines some return policy basics.

Consumer Tip: Signs of a Scam

To help Ohioans avoid seasonal scams, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine explains what many scams have in common.

Bill of Rights

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