Consumer Discrimination

While consumers are not a protected class, with respect to anti-discrimination laws, some laws do apply to consumers in certain situations. For example, creditors may not decline an otherwise qualified mortgage applicant solely on the basis of their skin color. Similarly, a department store issuing credit cannot charge a higher interest rate to a customer with a foreign accent. This section covers the basics of discrimination as it pertains to consumers; how to file complaints with the appropriate government agency; contact information; and more.