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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa024.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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These \ninclude\n:\n \nEducation:\n \nMaking consumers aware of their consumer rights and potential scams\n\/frauds\n t\nhrough\n \nspeaking engagements, websites, press releases, public service announcements, mobile offices, social media\n, and other communications.\n \nMediation:\n \nServing as \nan \nindependent mediator regarding disputes that consumers have with businesses. \n \nConsumers \ncan \nfile complaints with attorneys general, some of which offer a \nmediation\n service \ngenerally rel\nying\n on the voluntary cooperation of both the consumer and the business. The mediator, who is independent and neutral, acts as a \"go between\" for the consumer and the business.\n \nConsumer complaints\n \ncan often be resolved \nas a result of\n the mediation process\n.\n \n \nEnforcement:\n \nInvestigation, settlement, and litigation of consumer protection \nmatters\n.\n \nLearn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection\nor\nhow attorneys general work together on consumer protection matters\n.\nAreas of Interest\nAttorneys general have broad jurisdiction when it comes to consumer protection. 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Some federal statutes also give attorneys general jurisdiction to enforce federal consumer protection laws. Additional consumer protection authority is based on the common law.\n\nAttorneys general serve the public in a variety of ways in the sphere of consumer protection. These include:\n\n- **Education:** Making consumers aware of their consumer rights and potential scams\/frauds through speaking engagements, websites, press releases, public service announcements, mobile offices, social media, and other communications.\n- **Mediation:** Serving as an independent mediator regarding disputes that consumers have with businesses.\n  - Consumers can file complaints with attorneys general, some of which offer a mediation service generally relying on the voluntary cooperation of both the consumer and the business. The mediator, who is independent and neutral, acts as a \"go between\" for the consumer and the business. Consumer complaints can often be resolved as a result of the mediation process.\n- **Enforcement:** Investigation, settlement, and litigation of consumer protection matters.\n\n[Learn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/issues\/consumer-protection\/consumer-protection-101\/) or [how attorneys general work together on consumer protection matters](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/issues\/consumer-protection\/interjurisdictional-collaboration\/).\n\n## Areas of Interest\nAttorneys general have broad jurisdiction when it comes to consumer protection. Below are some of the numerous topics addressed by attorneys general.\n\n- Annuities\n- Automobiles\n- Debt Relief\n- Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals\n- [Do-Not-Call\/Robocalls](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/issues\/consumer-protection\/consumer-protection-101\/robocalls\/)\n- For-Profit Colleges\n- Government Imposters\n- Health Fraud\n- Mortgage Servicing\n- Natural Disasters\n- Predatory Leasing\n- [Privacy and Identity Theft](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/issues\/consumer-protection\/consumer-protection-101\/privacy\/)\n- Scams\n- Seniors\n- Servicemembers and Veterans\n- Student Learn Servicing\n- Telecommunication\n\n## Courses and Trainings\n[![Consumer Protection sign, know your rights, consumerresources.org](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-gallery\/consumer-protection\/consumer-protection-701181406-1200px-1024x683.jpg)](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/course\/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers\/ \"How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers\")\n\n- Consumer Protection\n\n## [How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/course\/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers\/ \"How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers\")\nOn-Demand\n\n[Learn More →](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/course\/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers\/ \"Learn More →\")\n\n[![Person putting money into donation jar](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-gallery\/charities\/charities-529035610-1200px-1024x718.jpg)](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/course\/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement\/ \"Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement\")\n\n- Charities\n- Consumer Protection\n\n## [Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement](https:\/\/www.naag.org\/course\/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement\/ \"Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity 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Boilerpipe Text	Attorneys general are a leading consumer protection force in the country, generally receiving their authority from state consumer protection laws giving the attorney general primary enforcement responsibility within their state or territor y . Some federal statutes also give attorneys general jurisdiction to enforce federal consumer protection law s. Additional consumer protection authority is based on the common law. Attorneys general serve the public in a variety of ways in the sphere of consumer protection. These include : Education: Making consumers aware of their consumer rights and potential scams /frauds t hrough speaking engagements, websites, press releases, public service announcements, mobile offices, social media , and other communications. Mediation: Serving as an independent mediator regarding disputes that consumers have with businesses. Consumers can file complaints with attorneys general, some of which offer a mediation service generally rel ying on the voluntary cooperation of both the consumer and the business. The mediator, who is independent and neutral, acts as a "go between" for the consumer and the business.   Consumer complaints can often be resolved as a result of the mediation process . Enforcement: Investigation, settlement, and litigation of consumer protection matters . Learn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection or how attorneys general work together on consumer protection matters . Areas of Interest Attorneys general have broad jurisdiction when it comes to consumer protection. Below are some of the numerous topics addressed by attorneys general. Annuities Automobiles Debt Relief Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals Do-Not-Call/Robocalls For-Profit Colleges Government Imposters Health Fraud Mortgage Servicing Natural Disasters Predatory Leasing Privacy and Identity Theft Scams Seniors Servicemembers and Veterans Student Learn Servicing Telecommunication Courses and Trainings Consumer Protection Charities Consumer Protection Charities Consumer Protection Relevant Articles Consumer Protection Consumer Protection Consumer Protection
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Below are some of the numerous topics addressed by attorneys general. - Annuities - Automobiles - Debt Relief - Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals - [Do-Not-Call/Robocalls](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-101/robocalls/) - For-Profit Colleges - Government Imposters - Health Fraud - Mortgage Servicing - Natural Disasters - Predatory Leasing - [Privacy and Identity Theft](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-101/privacy/) - Scams - Seniors - Servicemembers and Veterans - Student Learn Servicing - Telecommunication ## Courses and Trainings [![Consumer Protection sign, know your rights, consumerresources.org](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-701181406-1200px-1024x683.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers/ "How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers") - Consumer Protection ## [How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers](https://www.naag.org/course/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers/ "How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers") On-Demand [Learn More →](https://www.naag.org/course/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers/ "Learn More →") [![Person putting money into donation jar](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/charities/charities-529035610-1200px-1024x718.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement/ "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement") - Charities - Consumer Protection ## [Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement](https://www.naag.org/course/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement/ "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement") On-Demand [Learn More →](https://www.naag.org/course/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement/ "Learn More →") [![](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/legal/legal-patrick-fore-h5lf0ngyetk-unsplash-1200px-1024x683.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/charity-regulation-and-oversight-of-501c4-social-welfare-organizations/ "Charity Regulation and Oversight of 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations") - Charities - Consumer Protection ## [Charity Regulation and Oversight of 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations](https://www.naag.org/course/charity-regulation-and-oversight-of-501c4-social-welfare-organizations/ "Charity Regulation and Oversight of 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations") On-Demand [Learn More →](https://www.naag.org/course/charity-regulation-and-oversight-of-501c4-social-welfare-organizations/ "Learn More →") ## Policy Letters - Consumer Protection - Public Health ## [41 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Passing of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act](https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/41-state-and-territory-attorneys-general-urge-passing-of-the-combating-illicit-xylazine-act/ "41 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Passing of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act") March 31, 2026 Major search engines and payment platforms are urged to implement stronger measures to combat the spread of deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). [Learn More →](https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/41-state-and-territory-attorneys-general-urge-passing-of-the-combating-illicit-xylazine-act/ "Learn More →") - Consumer Protection - Public Health - Social Media - Technology ## [40 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Congress to Advance the Senate Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)](https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/40-state-and-territory-attorneys-general-urge-congress-to-advance-the-senate-kids-online-safety-act-kosa/ "40 State and Territory Attorneys General Urge Congress to Advance the Senate Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)") February 10, 2026 Major search engines and payment platforms are urged to implement stronger measures to combat the spread of deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). [Learn More →](https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/40-state-and-territory-attorneys-general-urge-congress-to-advance-the-senate-kids-online-safety-act-kosa/ "Learn More →") - Consumer Protection - Cybersecurity and Privacy - Public Health - Social Media - Technology ## [State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Local Authority on AI Regulation](https://www.naag.org/policy-letter/state-attorneys-general-urge-congress-to-preserve-local-authority-on-ai-regulation/ "State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Local Authority on AI Regulation") November 25, 2025 Major search engines and payment platforms are urged to implement stronger measures to combat the spread of deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII). 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Readable Markdown	Attorneys general are a leading consumer protection force in the country, generally receiving their authority from state consumer protection laws giving the attorney general primary enforcement responsibility within their state or territory. Some federal statutes also give attorneys general jurisdiction to enforce federal consumer protection laws. Additional consumer protection authority is based on the common law. Attorneys general serve the public in a variety of ways in the sphere of consumer protection. These include: - Education: Making consumers aware of their consumer rights and potential scams/frauds through speaking engagements, websites, press releases, public service announcements, mobile offices, social media, and other communications. - Mediation: Serving as an independent mediator regarding disputes that consumers have with businesses. - Consumers can file complaints with attorneys general, some of which offer a mediation service generally relying on the voluntary cooperation of both the consumer and the business. The mediator, who is independent and neutral, acts as a "go between" for the consumer and the business. Consumer complaints can often be resolved as a result of the mediation process. - Enforcement: Investigation, settlement, and litigation of consumer protection matters. [Learn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-101/) or [how attorneys general work together on consumer protection matters](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/interjurisdictional-collaboration/). ## Areas of Interest Attorneys general have broad jurisdiction when it comes to consumer protection. Below are some of the numerous topics addressed by attorneys general. - Annuities - Automobiles - Debt Relief - Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals - [Do-Not-Call/Robocalls](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-101/robocalls/) - For-Profit Colleges - Government Imposters - Health Fraud - Mortgage Servicing - Natural Disasters - Predatory Leasing - [Privacy and Identity Theft](https://www.naag.org/issues/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-101/privacy/) - Scams - Seniors - Servicemembers and Veterans - Student Learn Servicing - Telecommunication Courses and Trainings [![Consumer Protection sign, know your rights, consumerresources.org](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/consumer-protection/consumer-protection-701181406-1200px-1024x683.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/how-scammers-and-marketers-use-psychology-to-persuade-consumers/ "How Scammers and Marketers Use Psychology to Persuade Consumers") - Consumer Protection [![Person putting money into donation jar](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/charities/charities-529035610-1200px-1024x718.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/work-smarter-not-harder-using-data-in-charity-enforcement/ "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Using Data in Charity Enforcement") - Charities - Consumer Protection [![](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/image-gallery/legal/legal-patrick-fore-h5lf0ngyetk-unsplash-1200px-1024x683.jpg)](https://www.naag.org/course/charity-regulation-and-oversight-of-501c4-social-welfare-organizations/ "Charity Regulation and Oversight of 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations") - Charities - Consumer Protection Relevant Articles [![](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/feature-image-consumer.png)](https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/center-for-consumer-protection-monthly-april-2025/ "Center for Consumer Protection Monthly – April 2025") - Consumer Protection [![](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/feature-image-consumer.png)](https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/center-for-consumer-protection-monthly-december-2024/ "Center for Consumer Protection Monthly – December 2024") - Consumer Protection [![](https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/feature-image-consumer.png)](https://www.naag.org/attorney-general-journal/center-for-consumer-protection-monthly-november-2024/ "Center for Consumer Protection Monthly – November 2024") - Consumer Protection
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