The Virginia Consumer Protection Act of 1977 bans false advertising, automobile odometer tampering, and other deceptive methods. This chapter shall be applied as remedial legislation to promote fair and ethical standards of dealings between suppliers and the consuming public.You may complete a complaint form online or download one of our complaint forms. For further assistance call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963. A void contract is considered a nullity and has no legal effect. She focuses on a wide range of commercial litigation and financial services matters. Casey received her law degree from Vanderbilt University. 1Unfairness: Views on Unfair Acts and Practices in Violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act (1980) (hereinafter referred to as "Committee Print"). The main purpose of the VCPA is to make it easier for consumers (including homeowners) to bring legal claims against suppliers for deceptive practices. Duty in the National Guard or United States Armed Forces Reserve.