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 Consumer Protection Regional-State Resources
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Latest addition on our Consumer Protection - State Resources:
- David U. Haltinner Sentenced to 50 Months of Imprisonment For Selling Approximately 637,000 Stolen Crediet Card Numbers
USDOJ Gov, Apr 21, 2008
Approximately 637,000 stolen credit card numbers through a website frequented by individuals engaged in credit card fraud
- In Florida, Nine Miami Defendants in Strike Force Cases Sentenced For $56.5 Million in Medicare Fraud
FBI, Feb 13, 2008
Southern District of Florida announced that owners of nine separate Miami-based health care corporations have been sentenced to prison terms within the past two weeks
- Consumer Fraud Alert: Carnahan Warns Missourians about Phony IRS E-Mail Identity Theft Scam
Missouri Secretary of State, Nov 19, 2007
Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan issued a warning to Missourians regarding unsolicited e-mails about tax refunds appearing to come from the IRS
- West Virginia Attorney General McGraw Warns Consumers to be Watchful this Holiday Season
Office of the West Virginia Attorney General, Oct 22, 2007
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw discussed consumer protection issues today related to the upcoming holiday season
- Attorney General Warns Against Telemarketing Fraud Targeting the Hispanic Community
Indianapolis Attorney General, Oct 15, 2007
Carter is cautioning the Hispanic community to beware of telemarketing fraud that attempts to sell consumers a variety of items such as travel packages and English course
- Attorney General Settles with Heavy Hammer, Inc
Maryland Attorney General, Oct 08, 2007
Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler today announced that his Consumer Protection Division has reached
- Doctor in Queens Falsely Billed Accident Victims
Staff Writer, Jun 14, 2007
Alexander Israeli was arraigned before Queens Criminal Court on charges of third-degree grand larceny, third-degree insurance fraud, and first-degree falsifying business
- State Sues Business Offering Drugs Over the Internet
state.nj.us, Apr 16, 2007
The state has obtained a preliminary injunction that prevents Karen Azarchi from filling or refilling orders for prescription drugs
- Division Of Consumer Affairs Announces Settlement With Nurse Staffing Firm
state.nj.us, Apr 09, 2007
Our regulations contain a variety of strict and important requirements that must be followed to ensure patient safety.
- Bergen County Moving Company Agrees To Pay Consumer Restitution And $20,000 Civil Penalty
state.nj.us, Apr 02, 2007
“We will not allow the legal protections that consumers are entitled to when hiring a moving company to be violated or ignored
- Owner Of Anaheim’s Eureca Institute Convicted In Illegal Therapy Case
dca.ca.gov, Mar 20, 2007
“The treatment provided by the Institute is not up to the standards of licensed physical therapists,”
- Department Of Consumer Protection Destroys $300,000 In Dangerous Dietary Supplements
ct.gov, Mar 06, 2007
The owner of World Health Products, while not admitting wrongdoing, authorized the voluntary destruction of the supplements
- Four Charged With Operating Bogus Medical Clinic In Pomona
losangeles.fbi.gov, Feb 27, 2007
Three people were arrested today for their roles in a health care fraud scheme
- Retailer Security Breach May Affect Maryland ConsumersConsumers
oag.state.md.us, Feb 20, 2007
It is imperative that consumers who may be affected by this security breach carefully monitor their accounts
- Consumer Refund Information from Sony BMG for Music CD Snafu
kentucky.gov, Jan 23, 2007
$4.25 million to resolve the States’ investigation into problems that arose when SONY BMG placed anti-copying software on music CDs.
- Man Sentenced To Prison For Student Loan Fraud
usdoj.gov, Jan 09, 2007
To qualify for the loans, Vogts falsely represented that he was enrolled in a graduate degree program at the university.
- $1 Million Settlement in Washington's First Spyware Suit
wa.gov, Jan 04, 2007
1,145 Washington residents who purchased the company's Spyware Cleaner software and, in some cases, Popup Padlock are eligible for refunds.
- Former ANC Commissioner sentenced to 15 years & 8 months in prison for defrauding innocent investors
Department of Justice, Dec 14, 2006
Clients suffered an actual loss of at least $747,169
- Oregon Mortgage Loan Officers Indicted In Fraud Scheme
Department of Justice, Nov 08, 2006
Two Eugene based mortgage loan officers were indicted in a scheme involving the use of fraudulent information on loan applications submitted to obtain mortgage loans
- In Florida, Pharmacist And Doctors Plead Guilty In Prescription Billing Scheme
Department of Justice, Nov 01, 2006
Defendants conspired to commit health care fraud by submitting fraudulent prescription drug claims
- In Missouri, Cattle Sellers Charged For Defrauding Farmers
Missouri Attorney General, Oct 25, 2006
Attorney General Jay Nixon filed criminal charges against five mid-Missouri residents, alleging they defrauded farmers
- Prison Inmate At Time Of Katrina Pleads Guilty To Katrina Fraud
Department Of Justice, Oct 09, 2006
Bingham admitted using a false address in Biloxi, Mississippi in order to receive disaster relief benefits from FEMA.
- FTC Announces New Successes In Campaign To Stop Fraud Targeting Hispanics
ftc.gov, Oct 02, 2006
In English, Spanish, or in any other language, scams lead to the same result – dashed hopes and empty pockets.
- IRS Joins Stock Option Backdating Task Force
Press Release, Sep 25, 2006
to investigate alleged backdating of stock options with the intent to defraud in the Northern District of California.
- SEC Charges Texas Insurance Firm with Deceptive Sale of Investments to Military Personnel
Press Release, Aug 28, 2006
American-Amicable has agreed to settle the action by paying $10 million to the approximately 57,000 military personnel who invested in the product sold as an investment k
- Louisiana Medical Center to Pay United States $3.8 Million to Settle Allegations of Fraud
Department Of Justice, Aug 21, 2006
Today’s civil settlement resolves allegations that the Lafayette, La., facility violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims for medically unnecessary elective angi
- Three Defendents Sentenced On Cell Phone Fraud Scheme
Department Of Justice, Aug 07, 2006
They paid for the phones with a counterfeit check and then sold the phones on the street for $200-225 each with service.
- Lemon Law For New York Used Car
lemonlawfacts.org, Aug 08, 2006
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- New York City Department Of Consumer Affair Settles With Sprint/Nextel
nyc.gov, Jun 01, 2006
Sprint/Nextel Communications, Inc. agreed to pay the City $295,000 and to fully comply with the City's Consumer Protection Law
- California Pravicy Laws On Medical Information
privacy.ca.gov, May 04, 2006
Our state laws give us many rights to limit those who see our medical records
- Michigan Consumer Protection Law Settlement Over “No Late Fee” Advertising
michigan.gov, Apr 19, 2006
Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that he and the Attorneys General of 46 other states plus the District of Columbia have reached agreement with Blockbuster Inc
- Massachusetts Congressman Protect Children From Cancers
markey.house.gov, Apr 04, 2006
In response to the statement from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
- Virginia Consumer Protection Warns Public About Solicitation
vdacs.virginia.gov, Mar 13, 2006
State Warns Public About Solicitation By All Stars Academy Of Suffolk, Virginia
- Illinois Consumer Protection Act
illinois.gov, Feb 24, 2006
The Retail Consumer Protection Act will include stiff fines and store by store accountability to ensure retail chains
- FTC Charges South Carolina Resident With Operating Phony Business
ftc.gov, Feb 10, 2006
Promoted his work at home business opportunities by stating that due to explosive growth he needed to expand his business throughout the United States
- Ohio Consumer Protection For Patients
ohioinsurance.gov, Mar 29, 2006
Ohio’s Patient Protection Act which allows qualified consumers to appeal the denial reduction or termination of health care services by their health carrier has saved
- Pennsylvania's Consumer Protection Law And Unfair Trade Practices
attorneygeneral.gov, Jan 09, 2006
The Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) and AT&T resolving claims that Pennsylvanians were billed for long-distance service plans even though they were not AT&T customer
- In New Jersey, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention And Consumer Protection Act Of 2005
USCourts.GOV, Dec 28, 2005
The Interim Rules are expected to apply to bankruptcy cases from October 17, 2005
- Florida Prescription Drug And Health Care Fraud
usdoj.gov, Dec 12, 2005
Sixteen count federal Indictment charges the defendants with conspiracy and health care fraud
- In New York, Scam Stopper Program Helps Prevent Fraud On Seniors
oag.state.ny.us, Dec 01, 2005
New Scam Stopper Program Helps Seniors Identify and Respond to Frauds
- In California, FTC Continues Crackdown on Scams Aimed at Hispanics Consumers
Ftc.gov, Dec 02, 2005
Hispanic leaders met in Los Angeles today to discuss new ways to fight fraud in the community
- Western Union Agrees To Help Combat Telemarketing Fraud
NY.gov, Nov 18, 2005
Multistate Agreement Requires Fraud Warnings and A Nationwide Consumer Education Campaign
- Florida Lemon Law
Fl Senate, Nov 17, 2005
Lemon Law Statute For The State of Florida
- Texas Lemon Law
DOT, Nov 17, 2005
Texas Lemon Law Statute
- California Lemon Law
Enter Source, Nov 17, 2005
Lemon Law Statute For The State Of California
- California Department Of Consumer Affairs On Acupuncture
dca.ca.gov, Nov 10, 2005
The laws and regulations as defined in the Acupuncture Licensure Act will not go away and will remain in effect
- New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs
nyc.gov, Sep 21, 2005
New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Today Announced A Settlement
- New York The State Consumer Protection Board
nysconsumer.gov, Sep 14, 2005
The New York State Consumer Law Help Manual Has Been Updated By The State Consumer Protection Board And Is Now Available
- Report On The First Annual National Consumer Protection Week
consumer.gov, Sep 23, 2005
In the nonprofit category, first place went to the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange, CaliforniaA Week Long Series Of Workshop On Consumer Protection
- Uncovers Driveway Paving Scam Two Arrested
ct.gov, Aug 24, 2005
Department Of Consumer Protection Uncovers Driveway Paving Scam Two Arrested
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Consumers across the country are complaining about illegal debit transactions from their checking accounts.
If telemarketers cause money to be taken from your bank account without your knowledge, they have violated the law.
If someone has illegaly debited money from you, contact a Consumer Protection Lawyer! |
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