More and more often, victims are being denied jobs and being denied insurance as a result of their credit being destroyed by identity theft.

Concerned drivers need to know that the state has no authority to stop companies from charging higher gasoline rates unless there is a violation of antitrust or consumer protection laws.

While it's true that employers who fail to post required labor-law posters may be fined, these notices make it appear that immediate compliance through purchase of their products is necessary to escape penalties.

Unlike other drugs we've battled in the past, there is a remarkable consensus among law enforcement and legislators that there has to be treatment and criminal sanctions.

So far, however, we have seen no evidence that Washington gasoline producers or retailers are violating state consumer protection or anti-trust laws.

Weight loss programs and health clubs have an ethical and legal obligation to adequately disclose details about program costs before customers sign a contract. They should also clearly explain how the program works and what is expected so that consumers can make an informed choice whether to join.

They know there are sex offenders hanging around the community center with kids and at the swimming pool, but they've lacked any legal mechanism to exclude them.

Our mission is to make Washington the safest state in the nation for consumers and their personal information.

We believe that you should be able to freeze your credit before you become a victim — when you think you're at risk of becoming a victim.