North Dakota Consumer Protection

  • North Dakota Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division: Address: Gateway Professional Center, 1050 E Interstate Ave., Suite 200, Bismarck, ND 58503 Phone: 1-800-472-2600 (Toll-Free in ND) or 701-328-3404 Email: ndag@nd.gov Website: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/ Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Time)
  • North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions: Address: 2000 Schafer Street, Suite G, Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: 701-328-9933 Email: dfi@nd.gov Website: https://www.nd.gov/dfi Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Time)

State Level Agencies and Laws Protecting Consumers against Robocalls, Telemarketers, and Debt Collection Calls in North Dakota:

  • North Dakota Telemarketing Practices Act: North Dakota has its own Telemarketing Practices Act (North Dakota Century Code Chapter 51-28) that regulates telemarketing activities within the state.
  • North Dakota Consumer Fraud and Unfair Business Practices Act: The North Dakota Consumer Fraud and Unfair Business Practices Act (North Dakota Century Code Chapter 51-15) prohibits deceptive acts and practices in consumer transactions, including robocalls and telemarketing scams.
  • North Dakota Debt Collection Practices Act: The North Dakota Debt Collection Practices Act (North Dakota Century Code Chapter 13-05) protects consumers from unfair and abusive debt collection practices.

How to Make a Report:

To file a complaint about robocall violations, telemarketing scams, debt collection abuses, or other consumer-related issues in North Dakota, you can contact:

  • North Dakota Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division: Call 1-800-472-2600 or 701-328-3404, or visit their website for online complaint submission.
  • North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions: Call 701-328-9933, or visit their website for online complaint submission.

You can also report unwanted robocalls and telemarketing scams to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by visiting https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ or calling 1-888-382-1222.