Immigration · New Mexico
Notario Fraud in New Mexico: What the Law Gives You
New Mexico’s consumer statute is the strongest part of the answer here, and it is worth knowing before you write off the money as gone.
The law itself is federal and works the same way in every state. It is covered in full on Avoiding Notario Fraud: Choosing Real Legal Help. This page is only the part that changes because you are in New Mexico.
What changes in New Mexico
- The route: Unauthorized practice plus the state’s Unfair Practices Act.
- Why the consumer statute matters: New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act carries remedies that go beyond simply refunding what was taken, which can make a small loss worth pursuing where it otherwise would not be. The same statute is discussed in our insurance work for the same reason.
- Where to complain: The Attorney General’s consumer protection division and the state bar.
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