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The main consumer protection law
in Ohio is the Consumer Sales Practices Act. Ohio consumers have a
right to be treated fairly by businesses. Businesses are not allowed to
deceive customers. When consumers' rights have been violated, they may
be able to rescind, or undo, the deal, and get their money back. If the
business engaged in unfair or deceptive acts that have already been
ruled to be illegal, the consumer may receive three times their
damages. If the business knew what it was doing, but acted unfairly or
deceptively anyway, a court may order the business to pay the
consumer's attorney fees. If you were subjected to unfair or deceptive
acts, you may be entitled to $200 from the business, even if you have
no damages, just to compensate you for your trouble, and to encourage
businesses to follow the law. These consumer-friendly parts of the law
help to prevent unfair business practices, and to encourage consumers
to enforce their rights, even if there was not a significant loss.
In addition to filing a lawsuit,
you can also file a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General at:
http://ohioattorneygeneral.gov/consumercomplaint
You may also want to complain to
the Federal Trade Commission at:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/
However, you should keep in mind that the Attorney General's office and
the FTC normally can not act as your attorney.

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