You have a right to be treated fairly by the businesses you patronize. When businesses break the law, consumers deserve to be compensated for their losses.

If you believe you have been the victim of illegal, deceptive or unfair business practices, our consumer-fraud attorneys can offer a free consultation to evaluate the strength of your claim. The Stepter Law Office will handle a wide variety of consumer-fraud issues:

False advertising, hidden fees and other unfair business practices

We will represent clients in claims for hidden or undisclosed fees on credit cards, cell-phone bills, and rental-car agreements. Other examples of unfair business practices include false advertising, bait-and-switch selling tactics, and misrepresentation of a product's effectiveness.

Internet Fraud

The Internet is the new frontier for fraud, and scam artists are busy online. Our firm helps Internet-fraud victims seek justice. Common Internet scams include fake lottery-winner announcements that seek your bank account information, and get-rich-quick schemes that require large up-front payments.

Class Action Lawsuits

Our Columbus, Ohio law firm will initiate a class action lawsuit in any of the following areas:

• False advertising
• Hidden fees
• Non-personal injury product defect
• Consumer fraud
• Securities and investment fraud

Insurance Fraud

Insurance companies must obey the laws when they deny coverage, raise premium rates, and fulfill the terms of their policies. When insurance companies act in bad faith, policyholders are victimized. The Stepter Law Office assists victims of insurance fraud in seeking compensation if they've been unfairly treated.

If you think you have been a victim of any form of consumer fraud, contact Ohio attorney Rayl Stepter to discuss your options.