Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices in Delaware
This page covers consumer fraud and deceptive practices as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what consumer fraud and deceptive practices protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern consumer fraud and deceptive practices in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Insurance › Unfair Practices in the Insurance BusinessDE 18 § 18-2304
- Dentistry and Dental Hygiene › Dentistry and Dental HygieneDE 24 § 24-1128
- Board of Electrical Examiners › LicenseDE 24 § 24-1412
- Medical Practice Act › Professional PolysomnographersDE 24 § 24-1799BB
- Medical Practice Act › Genetic CounselorsDE 24 § 24-1799P
- Occupational Therapy › LicenseDE 24 § 24-2015
Federal law
- Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914
Federal law that established the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 41-58.
- Truth in Lending Act
Federal law designed to protect consumers in their dealings with lenders and creditors by requiring meaningful disclosure of credit terms. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq.
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for consumer fraud and deceptive practices in Delaware.
The primary federal consumer protection agency; accepts consumer fraud reports at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and shares them with a network of federal and state law enforcement agencies.
- Federal Trade Commissionagency
Federal agency that enforces laws against unfair or deceptive business practices nationwide, including false advertising and online fraud; accepts consumer complaints at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Accepts online consumer fraud reports; reports are shared with federal and state law enforcement to help identify fraud patterns and support enforcement actions.
- Federal Trade Commissionagency
Enforces federal consumer protection laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act; accepts fraud and deception complaints from consumers nationwide.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.