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AG Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Offer Tips to Spot and Avoid Charity Scams When Donating to Hurricane Helene/Milton Relief Efforts
As rescue and emergency operations deliver critical aid to the victims of deadly back-to-back hurricanes that swept across the southeastern United States, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs are reminding New Jerseyans to beware of fraudulent charitable solicitations when seeking to donate to relief efforts.
As Spooky Season Ramps Up, Division of Consumer Affairs Inspects Temporary Halloween “Pop-Up” Stores for Compliance with Laws Protecting NJ Consumers from Fraud and Deception
To promote a spooktacular Halloween shopping experience in New Jersey this year, the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) conducted compliance inspections of Halloween “pop-up” stores throughout the state to ensure these temporary seasonal retail outlets are abiding by the laws designed to protect consumers from fraud and deception.
State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer in Connection with Fatal Vehicle Collision in Secaucus, N.J., on August 16, 2023
A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a North Bergen, New Jersey man during an encounter on August 16, 2023 with a Hudson County Sheriff’s officer in Secaucus.
Attorney General Platkin, Multistate Coalition Announce $52 Million Settlement for Marriott, Starwood Data Breaches
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General reached a $52 million settlement with Marriott International, Inc. to resolve investigations concerning two information security failures, including one widespread data breach.
AG Platkin Sues TikTok for Unlawful Practices That Harm NJ Youth
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that after a multiyear investigation, they are suing social media giant TikTok for deceptive, unconscionable, and abusive business practices that harm the health and safety of New Jersey’s youth.