National Veteran and Military Families Month

November 2024

Established by the YMCA in 1996, National Veterans and Military Families Month is observed every November to honor and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of service members, veterans, and their families. This month-long observance highlights the resources available to military families and encourages everyone to support them.

Veterans Affairs Committee

The NAAG Veterans Affairs Committee is dedicated to protecting and assisting our nation’s veterans by actively pursuing those who exploit veterans, servicemembers, and their families, providing vital assistance on legal issues related to deployments and general military service, and ensuring that veteran health benefits are protected and accessible.

Charities, Donations, and Gratitude 

Ensure Contributions Reach Service Members

This time of year, gratitude is often expressed through charitable giving.

Giving Thanks to Military Service Members: Charities, Donations, and Gratitude 

Combatting Fraud

A Staggering $477 Million Stolen in 2023

Unique financial situations, high mobility, and benefits of military personnel are targeted.

A Staggering $477 Million Stolen in 2023

Service Member Overseas Voting

Defending Voting Rights

Ensuring that service members and their families can exercise their right to vote, no matter where they are stationed.

National Veterans and Military Families Month: Defending Voting Rights

The Center for Consumer Protection (CCP) is the nation’s only entity dedicated to providing support to attorney general staff who are committed to protecting the public against consumer fraud and abuse.  

The CCP’s mission is to:

  • Assist and enable state and territory attorneys general in protecting the public in the areas of consumer protection and charitable asset and entity oversight by providing information, technical assistance, and support. 
  • Facilitate cooperation among attorney general staff through open dialogue and advanced communication systems. 
  • Plan, organize, and conduct training and seminars for the exchange of ideas and information on relevant matters. 
  • Promote the development of effective programs and education for the protection of the public. 

Find out how the CCP provides support to attorney general offices and consumers. 

For more information, contact:

Todd Leatherman
Center for Consumer Protection Director
tleatherman@naag.org

Events

Attorneys General & Consumer Protection

Attorneys general are responsible for enforcing state consumer protection laws and protecting consumers from activities such as scams, deceptive and unfair trade practices, robocalling, and data breaches. They fight common consumer frauds conducted by illegitimate actors as well as consumer harms caused by legitimate businesses who have run afoul of the law. Attorneys general also have the authority to enforce many federal consumer protection laws.  

Attorneys general play a crucial role in ensuring a fair marketplace through consumer education, mediation, and enforcement actions. They often collaborate with each other and with other consumer protection enforcers to increase effectiveness. Learn more about the role of attorneys general in consumer protection. 

Consumer Protection Newsletter

The Center for Consumer Protection Monthly is a compendium of information that may be of interest to the attorney general community and others interested in consumer protection.

Courses and Trainings

Sign in to your NAAG account to view courses and trainings available to attorney general staff members.

Events for Attorney General Staff

Sign in to your NAAG account to view upcoming events that are only available to attorney general staff members.

Policy Letters

  • Consumer Protection

NAAG Calls on the FCC to Require Voice Service Providers to Increase Anti-Robocall Protections

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to require the telephone providers that…

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  • Consumer Protection

Attorneys General Urge Congress to Hold Airline Industry Accountable

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter to Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys…

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  • Consumer Protection

NAAG Calls on the FTC to Increase Obligations on Telemarketers

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to increase obligations on telemarketers by…

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Relevant Articles

  • Consumer Protection

Center for Consumer Protection Monthly – November 2024

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  • Charities
  • Consumer Protection
  • Veterans and Military

Giving Thanks to Military Service Members: Charities, Donations, and Gratitude 

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  • Consumer Protection
  • Veterans and Military

A Staggering $477 Million Stolen in 2023

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  • Consumer Protection
  • Elections
  • Veterans and Military

National Veterans and Military Families Month

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  • Consumer Protection

September Consumer Protection News

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  • Consumer Protection

A Deep Dive into Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act

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