The Douglas County District Attorney has developed the Consumer Protection Unit to educate consumers and to address complaints by consumers against merchants. Through enforcement of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, this unit investigates, identifies, and pursues legal actions against merchants engaging in deceptive and unconscionable acts as defined by the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

Consumers who believe they may have been the victim of a deceptive or unconscionable act in connection with a consumer transaction should use the following helpful hints in determining whether to file a complaint with the Consumer Protection Unit:

• Contact the Consumer Fraud Hotline at 785-330-2849
• Read the "Consumer Protection" section of the DA FAQ page.
• Contact the Consumer Fraud Hotline at 785-330-2849
• Complete the Consumer Protection Complaint Form (PDF format), and return in to the District Attorney's office.
• Other helpful links:
  • FTC - Consumer Information
  • Kansas Attorney General - Consumer Protection Division
  • National Do Not Call Registry