Consumer Protection

Privacy Laws

There are a number of laws protecting your privacy and the privacy of your information. This page describes several of…

2 months ago

Protecting your private Information

Review Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity As a precautionary measure, remain vigilant by reviewing all of…

3 months ago

Georgia Adult Protective Services Manual

Georgia Adult Protective Services Authority for Adult Protective Services is found at O.C.G.A. § 30-5-1 et seq. The stated purpose…

1 year ago

Sometimes You Must Say No

Sometimes you just have to say No "No" isn't a four-letter word. Saying "no" isn't necessarily bad and you shouldn't…

1 year ago

Freeze Your Credit: One Tool to Minimize Identity Theft

Other than using extreme diligence, there is no way to completely avoid identity theft. However, freezing your credit is a…

2 years ago

Romance Scams

On February 13, 2023, Georgia Attorney General Carr warned Georgians to avoid romance scams this Valentine's season. Carr's press release…

2 years ago

Advocates Academy: My Dream

My dream is to establish an advocate’s academy. The ultimate name isn’t as important as the mission. It will train…

2 years ago

Amazon warns customers about online scams

Amazon recently posted the following warning to customers: Stay safe from scammers this holiday season by getting to know their…

2 years ago

The Dignity Account

One of the issues families consider as loved ones age is whether an elder is susceptible to financial elder abuse.…

2 years ago

Elder Law and Special Needs Law News Roundup – 10-14-2022

We regularly post links to news articles and other resources related to Elder Law and Special Needs Law. We focus…

2 years ago