Consumers

BACP protects consumers from fraud by resolving complaints and taking action against fraudulent businesses. BACP promotes consumer awareness through education and information to help consumers protect themselves.

Businesses and Individual Found Liable For Consumer Fraud In The Past 3 Years

Consumer Protection & Fraud Information:

Consumer Protection

Find information about your rights as a consumer and protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. Read about Home Owners, Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance, Retail Shoppers & Parents, Financial Information, Immigrant Services, Vehicle Owners, Filing a Consumer Complaint, Research a Business, Consumer Connection and Consumer Education & Workshops. Find additional consumer resources in the Consumer Self-Help Resource Guide and the BACP Consumer Protection Pocket Guide.

Know Before You...

The consumer protection campaign is made up of a series of fliers geared toward protecting consumers from fraud and informing them of the action they can take if they have become a victim of fraud -

Better Business Bureau

The City Of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is providing a short cut to the Better Business Bureau website as another resource to help you find ethical and trustworthy businesses.” You can use their free services by clicking here.

Keep Chicago Renting

A person who lives in a building with one or more rental units, including a single family house or a condominium unit, and has a valid agreement to live in the rental property which has been foreclosed is protected by the Keep Chicago Renting Ordinance.