Ensures that businesses follow consumer protection laws. Consumer Services More information: - Advocates for consumers and pursues legal action against businesses that violate the law - Shares business complaint records - Helps people and businesses resolve disputes through mediation - Licenses and registers certain types of businesses - Offers educational program

??Assists individuals in safeguarding against and prevention of elder abuse and exploitation. Aging and Disability Services, Consumer Services More information: ??- Focuses on scams and fraud, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, and financial abuse

Provides mediation services to consumers to help resolve complaints against businesses and health insurance carriers. Consumer Services More information: - Raises awareness about fake emails, texts, and social media posts selling fake health products - Provides legitimate information and accepts scam reports

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues. Consumer Services More information: - Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients - Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation - Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

Offers assistance to individuals who have been treated unfairly by a business. Consumer Services More information: - Includes complaints and disputes between landlords and tenants - Does not provide legal advice

Offers services for individuals with health insurance billing, coverage, or enrollment disputes. Advocacy More information: - Works with HMOs and health insurance companies - Helps with denied enrollment in Qualified Health Plan, Advanced Premium Tax Credits, or Cost Sharing Reductions by Maryland Health Connection

Operates an information line that provides details on area businesses, including customer reviews. Consumer Protection More information: - Helps with complaint filing and using mediation or arbitration services to resolve an issue - Provides education on scams and fraud - Maintains a website for consumers to report scams

Enforces state laws and codes governing the insurance industry. Consumer Protection More information: - Investigates consumer complaints and fraudulent insurance claims and practices - Regulates financial condition and benefit provisions of HMO's to protect consumers - Accepts consumer complaints online and by email

Helps individuals resolve problems caused by identity theft. Consumer Services More information: - Provides educational resources on identity theft and privacy concerns - Covers fraud affidavit, a guide for recovering from identity theft, and how to file a complaint

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues. Consumer Services More information: - Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients - Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation - Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

Operates an information line that provides details on area businesses, including customer reviews. Consumer Protection More information: - Helps with complaint filing and using mediation or arbitration services to resolve an issue - Provides education on scams and fraud - Maintains a website for consumers to report scams