Provides legal assistance for the state of Ohio and its departments in legal matters, responsible for collecting debts owed to the state. The AG works to protect Ohio citizens through various programs and services

Provides information and many free or low-cost publications concerning federal agencies, programs, benefits, and services as well as consumer information. Covers topics such as government grant funding, federal jobs, passports and visas, Social security, birth certificates, Medicare and Medicaid, taxes, veterans benefits, identity theft, employment issues, places to authenticate documents, federal, state, local, and tribal governments resources, health, education and nutrition.

Offers a variety of services/programs including educational programs, bulletins, and information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, resource development, insect and disease problems, farm management, food preparation and canning, sewing, home-based business, home budget planning, master gardener training, workforce preparation, etc.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

Care Consultation is a free personalized service helping families address issues that arise from Alzheimer's disease or other related dementias that can be requested by care partners/caregivers, persons living with dementia or community professionals. An individual action plan is created that can contain disease education, a safety plan, stress reduction, and any referrals to community resources needed.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

Provides legal assistance for the state of Ohio and its departments in legal matters, responsible for collecting debts owed to the state. The AG works to protect Ohio citizens through various programs and services

The agency represents residential consumers of investor-owned natural gas, electric, telephone and water utility companies before state and federal agencies, the Ohio legislature and the courts. Educates consumers and provides information about utility services, consumer protections and resources.

Provides financial education to agencies, organizations, individuals, and families. Offers programs in basic budgeting; credit and debt management; consumer issues and general money management. Call for more information. Neighborhood Lifelines: Foreclosure Prevention presentations are available to existing organizations/churches/neighborhood groups to provide basic information to help them help reach out to others in the community.

Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, advocate issues such as healthcare, employment security and retirement planning for individuals 50 years of age and older. Advocate for consumers in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value as well as help members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.

Maintains lists of businesses and charities and provides Business Profiles about them. Accepts reports of unfair business practices and handles complaints dealing with consumer dissatisfaction with businesses and/or their products or services. Provides printed information about consumer topics. Offers accreditation for businesses.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

Educate consumers through annual Home & Garden Show, Housing Awards of Excellence Program and provide information on reputable home improvement companies. Members stay updated on the latest products, regulations and building techniques.

Provides consumers with a snapshot comparison of current natural gas and electric supplier price options and contract terms.

Provides grazing school where attendees learn about grazing management, perennial school where attendees learn about planting, pruning, and caring for perennial plants, and many other classes, also partners with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to provide pesticide applicator testing

Provides advocacy services, enforcing a variety consumer protection laws, many of which, Consumer Sales Practice Act is addressed in Ohio consumer protection laws, the Help Center can also assist with request for public record and provide educational materials including information on consumer scams in Ohio

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. A central website and mailing address has been set up by the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Provides comprehensive reports (including evaluation and accreditation) of charities. Maintains lists of BBB Accredited Charities by industry. Hears complaints dealing with consumer issues with a business and/or their products or services. Handles complaints against doctors or attorneys only in relation to billing issues. Provides recorded and printed information about consumer topics. Offers accreditation for businesses. Assists with concerns about charity donations.

BBB provides speakers, materials and programs to the general public, seniors, students, consumers, businesses and charities on a variety of topics including fraud, identity theft prevention, keeping children safe online and building better businesses. BBB's Center for Character Ethics also offers evaluation, education and recognition opportunities for businesses and nonprofits as well as student scholarship opportunities.

Provides consumer advice, consumer education, speakers, assistance with disputes with stores or other businesses.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints in Greene County. Provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been discriminated against in housing (in the public or private sector whether rental units or purchased housing). Also assist with Landlord/Tenant issues as well as incidents of predatory lending.

Enforces the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and the Ohio Homebuyers’ Protection Act. Investigates complaints related to consumer protection laws and mediates disputes when warranted. Consumers may also look for information about complaints a company may have recieved through the Attorney General's Office as well as information as to how the dispute was resolved. Areas of inquiry include retail purchases, for-profit tax preparers, Internet auctions, pyramid schemes, advertising, business opportunities, home improvements, consumer credit, health spas, mail order businesses, new car parts, automobile repairs repairs, tax preparation companies, etc. Will investigate (and if warranted, prosecute) for-profit mortgage foreclosure counseling companies. Can take complaints on mortgage servicers concerning escrow issues and problems dealing with the application of payments. Cannot address complaints against mortage services concerning modifications or foreclosure issues. Cannot take complaints against banks. Does not provide legal advice or representation as a private attorney. Cannot handle consumer issues regarding the purchase of used cars, public utilities, doctors, lawyers, insurance, real estate, financial investments, and state agencies. Offers consumer tips, printed information, and presentations about consumer issues. May also search for lawsuits the office has filed against individuals and businesses that violate the state’s consumer laws.

Provides consumers with a snapshot comparison of current natural gas and electric supplier price options and contract terms.

Provides consumer education on a variety of market place topics such as, but not limited to, identity theft, common scheme and scams, BBB services and scams against senior.