That smartphone in your pocket – or your tablet, laptop, or desktop computer – contains significant information about you and your friends and family including contact numbers, photos, location information, and more. Your internet-connected devices need to be protected. Take the following security precautions and enjoy the conveniences of technology with peace of mind while you are on the go.
The kindness and compassion of our citizens are part of what makes Nebraska great. That kindness is in no small part reflected in Nebraska’s charitable sector, both by the work of Nebraska’s charities and the tremendous amount of charitable giving by Nebraskans.
Scammers often use telephone, mail, and email solicitation to lure people into their schemes, often by posing as legitimate businesses who contact a consumer out of the blue. One of the best ways to protect yourself against fraudsters is to cut off the ability of businesses to call you or send you unsolicited mail in the first place. Recognize the warning signs of scams and fraud, and cut down on unwanted phone calls and email, by following the steps below.
Anyone can become a victim of identity theft. The effects of identity theft can be devastating and take years to unravel.
We have received the information you submitted and will review it as soon as possible. If we determine your complaint is under our jurisdiction, we may communicate between you and the business. This process may take several weeks to several months. If you have an urgent issue, you may need to contact a private attorney.
You may want to evaluate if your complaint would be better addressed by one of the following agencies:
Attorney General's Office
The Attorney General’s Office protects Nebraskans from unfair, unconscionable and deceptive trade practices, ensures fair competition between businesses, and is responsible for oversight of charitable assets and entities. Our office’s Consumer Protection Division accomplishes this through:
One way we protect consumers is by equipping them to protect themselves. We educate consumers about identity theft, Internet safety, and how to recognize the warning signs of fraud and scams.
In addition to news releases and offering educational materials, we provide community outreach by speaking directly to groups and organizations.
Disputes that a consumer may have with a business can often be resolved as a result of the mediation process. Our office offers mediation through our Consumer Protection Division Mediation Center. Mediation relies on the voluntary cooperation of both the consumer and the business. The mediation process is started by filing a consumer complaint with our office. Each and every consumer complaint is reviewed by a mediator. The mediator, who is independent and neutral, acts as a "go between" for the consumer and the business. The consumer will always be kept apprised of the status of his/her complaint, including whether a complaint has been referred to another governmental entity.
If, the parties don’t reach a resolution through mediation, the consumer may choose to go through the legal process to have a court resolve the dispute. The consumer may want to consider small claims court or hiring an attorney. Please note that the Attorney General's Office cannot represent or provide legal advice to individuals.
If you are a victim of a crime, contact your local law enforcement immediately.
The Attorney General’s Office protects Nebraskans from unfair, unconscionable and deceptive trade practices, as well as ensures fair competition between businesses, through enforcement actions.
File a complaint regarding charitable assets or entities, click here.
