Statewide Iowa (RI) — The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reports it handled more than 4,000 complaints last year, marking the second straight year with an increase.
Attorney General Brenna Bird says complaints involving used cars and car repairs topped the list at 783 complaints.
One person called after they said they had the oil changed in their car, but the shop forgot to put the new oil in and the engine was wrecked.
Complaints about imposters pretending to be someone they aren’t were second on the list.
AG Bird says be wary of unsolicited messages, and avoid sending money electronically to someone you don’t know.
Cryptocurrency ATM’s have become another way people try to scam you out of your money.
Bird says if you think you have been a victim of fraud you can call her office at 1-888-777-4590 or you can file a complaint online at IowaAttorneyGeneral.gov.
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