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Skims fined $200K for charging sales tax in New Jersey (updated)
The shapewear and apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian will pay to settle state claims it charged sales tax on tax-exempt clothing, and will reimburse impacted customers.
Apple pays $150K in NJ pricing settlement, AG says
Apple agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve New Jersey claims that its retail stores failed to properly display prices on devices and accessories.
NJ cites contractors, movers following undercover stings (updated)
The Attorney General’s Office doled out $100,000 in fines to nearly 30 businesses for allegedly operating without required licenses.
Former DCA director Fais named NJ federal magistrate judge
The previous leader of the state Division of Consumer Affairs, Cari Fais' appointment fills a vacancy on the U.S. District Court of New Jersey that opened following Judge Cathy Waldor’s retirement.
Stop & Shop fined $75K for mislabeled meat in NJ (updated)
As part of a consent agreement, the grocery retailer also vowed to implement stricter safeguards to ensure accurate product labeling across all of its 46 locations in New Jersey.
NJ reminds auto dealers of fines for not deleting car data
The Division of Consumer Affairs sent thousands of letters reiterating sellers could face fines of up to $1,000 under state law for not offering the service before resale or lease.
New tool streamlines elder fraud reporting for financial professionals
The online portal aims to make it easier for to report suspected financial abuse targeting elderly and other vulnerable adults, in compliances with the Safeguarding Against Financial Exploitation Act.
NJ AG offers tips to avoid hurricane charity fraud
Officials are urging consumers to "Investigate Before You Donate" to avoid potential scams following back-to-back devastating storms that ravaged portions of the country.
NJ DCA conducts compliance inspections at Halloween pop-up shops
To ensure there’s only treats and no tricks for consumers this season, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs said it recently visited dozens of stores around the state.
NJ spa owner gets $10K fine, 10-year ban for illegal Botox, lip injections
Prompted by at tip from the public, the Attorney General's Office found this Clifton business unlawfully provided cosmetic services without the requisite professional licenses.
NJ fines Walmart $1.64M over pricing practices
The payment to settle the allegations is the largest ever obtained by the state Division of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Weights and Measures.
Verizon, NJ settle for $175K over Fios service marketing, sales
The payment resolves allegations claiming the telecommunications giant failed to honor advertised prices, deliver promotional gifts and provide promised refunds.
