Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has released a list of the top 15 consumer complaints his office received during 2007. Goddard’s office released the list in conjunction with the start of “Arizona Consumer Protection” month, which began on March 1st.

According to the AG’s office, in 2007 the office received more than 46,000 calls with almost half of the calls resulting in a formal complaint filed with the AG’s Consumer Information and Complaints Unit (CIC). Business opportunity solicitations and complaints about business services such as nannies, telegrams and florists, topped the list.

Top 15 Consumer Complaints Handled by the Arizona’s Attorney General's office:

1. Business Opportunities
2. Business Services (i.e. taxis, talent agents, florists, nanny services, telegrams)
3. Motor Vehicle (Used Vehicle Sales)
4. Debt Collection
5. Motor Vehicle Repairs
6. Telemarketing Fraud
7. Pay Television
8. Prize Notification (By Mail Only)
9. Internet Auctions
10. Mortgage Companies/Predatory Lending
11. Phone Services (Cellular)
12. Real Estate Rentals
13. Credit (Credit Card/Billing Disputes)
14. Motor Vehicle (New Vehicle Sales)
15. Advertising

For more information or to get help and consumer tips, visit the Attorney General’s website at www.azag.gov.