Skip to main content An official website of the State of Georgia. How you know Language icon English Organizations The .gov means it’s official. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. State of Georgia government websites and email systems use “georgia.gov” or “ga.gov” at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you’re on an official state website. Still not sure? Call 1-800-GEORGIA to verify that a website is an official website of the State of Georgia. Loading… Georgia.gov logo Office of the Attorney General Search Close Menu Main navigation About the Office Subnavigation toggle for About the Office Attorney General Chris Carr Duties Key Staff Organization of the Office Contact Us Key Issues Subnavigation toggle for Key Issues Human Trafficking Gang Activity Organized Retail Crime Cybersecurity Opioid Abuse Elder Abuse Consumer Protection Open Government Resources Subnavigation toggle for Resources Crime & Crime Victims Georgia Weapons Carry License Information Immigration Reports Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Mortgage and Foreclosure Information Outside Counsel Fee Information Report an Antisemitic Incident Legal Resources Election Fraud Complaint Hotline Review of the Sale of Non-Profit Hospitals Settlements Dissolution of a Charitable Corporation Opinions Subnavigation toggle for Opinions Official Opinions Unofficial Opinions Obsolete and Modified Opinions Press Room Subnavigation toggle for Press Room Archived Releases Careers Subnavigation toggle for Careers Honors Fellowship Program Vacancies Application Forms Legal Internship Program Legal Externship Program Undergraduate Externship Program E-Verify Header Utility Narrow Search this site Enter your keywords Popular searches Mission Statement Organization of the office History Meeting Requests Key Staff Duties of the Office Event Requests Contact Breadcrumb Home Press Room Carr Secures Over $50 Million for Consumers and Taxpayers in 2025 Press Room Archived Releases Subnavigation toggle for Archived Releases 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 March 03, 2026 Carr Secures Over $50 Million for Consumers and Taxpayers in 2025 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division secured over $50 million in savings and restitution for consumers and taxpayers last year alone. Altogether, Carr’s office has secured over $1.6 billion for Georgians since 2016. The funds were obtained through several enforcement actions, such as legal settlements, mediation, and administration of the Georgia Lemon Law. This includes terminating all of MV Realty’s predatory contracts with more than 3,300 Georgia homeowners, shutting down a deceptive cancer charity scheme that took over $900,000 from Georgia donors, and penalizing companies that engaged in price gouging during Hurricane Helene. From the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, to date, settlements with the Attorney General's Office have resulted in payments to the State Treasury in the amount of $19,303,087.63. Additional information can be found here.“Last year, our Consumer Protection Division put millions of dollars back into the pockets of hardworking Georgians by fighting back against scammers and dishonest business practices,” said Carr. “We’re committed to protecting your personal and financial information, but education is key. This week, during National Consumer Protection Week, we’re encouraging all Georgians to take advantage of the many resources we offer to make sure you know how to spot and avoid a scam, and call our office if you ever need help.”National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 1-7, 2026, is an annual campaign dedicated to equipping the public with the knowledge and tools need to stay safe, informed, and connected. As part of this effort, Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is highlighting critical tips and resources to help consumers protect their personal and financial information by staying ahead of scams and potential fraud.Consumer Education and OutreachIn 2025, Carr’s Consumer Protection Division reached more than 715,600 individuals through its consumer education and outreach efforts, including live webinars and speaking engagements across the state, distribution of educational literature, and two websites:Consumer.ga.gov, where consumers can file a complaint, find information on a wide variety of consumer topics and read the office’s latest press releases.ConsumerEd.ga.gov, where consumers can access valuable information to help them make wise decisions about their homes, cars, credit and finances. Georgians can also view and subscribe to “Ask Consumer Ed,” the bi-weekly blog that includes Consumer Protection Division responses to consumer-submitted questions.If you want someone from the Consumer Protection Division to speak to your group, you can fill out a speaker req