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Dating app Bumble swipes right on $315K settlement with NJ
The moves resolves claims the platform inaccurately represented criminal background screening policies or failed to disclose them at all, which the Division of Consumer Affairs alleges violates users' rights and state regulations.
NJ highlights 2023 consumer protection enforcements
The most-complained-about industries include areas such as home improvement, moving, motor vehicle sales, towing and health care service, according to officials.
NJ Bureau of Securities finds new chief
Elizabeth Harris, most recently a vice president in the public finance banking department at Morgan Stanley, takes over from Amy Kopleton, who has served the past two years in an acting capacity and will return to her former role as deputy chief of the department.
30 NJ coffee shops, delis & restaurants cited for surcharges, not accepting cash
According to state Attorney General Matthew Platkin, these businesses violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act, which requires establishments to accept physical currency and maintain transparency over “swipe fees.”
NJ reaches $1.2M settlement with Dollar General over deceptive pricing
The state alleged that the discount retailer violated the Consumer Fraud and Weights and Measures acts by selling a variety of merchandise that scanned at the cash register for higher prices than were posted at displays.
NJ beauty school settles for $640K over claims it defrauded students
The resolution stems from an investigation launched after the now-defunct Capri Institute of Hair Design abruptly closed its four New Jersey campuses in December 2021.
As football season kicks off, gaming regulators warn players about illegal sites
“Sportsbooks and daily fantasy sites licensed and authorized to operate in New Jersey are subject to nation-leading consumer safeguards against fraud, identity theft, and unscrupulous actors; however, illegal sites have none of these protections," said First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay Ruotolo. "This season, we urge fans to stick with regulated websites to avoid scams and bogus offers. An[...]
AG’s office warns New Jerseyans about Hawaii relief scams
A list of tips is available to help residents "Investigate Before You Donate," as fraudulent charities potentially look to take advantage of generosity toward ongoing relief efforts for the people of Maui.
Former NJ broker penalized for selling $900K in unregistered securities
Authorities noted the individual “targeted” clients whom he believed could afford to put money into spirits startup 6 Degree Tequila LLC, a company whose founder was convicted of criminal fraud charges.
NJ takes action against MV Realty for misleading consumers
“This company misled consumers about the true nature of its product,” said Attorney General Matthew Platkin. “MV Realty sold its product as free money when it was really a loan secured by what is often consumers’ most valuable asset, their home."
DCA releases NJ’s 2022 Consumer Complaint List
Last year, the Office of Consumer Protection received a total of 18,084 notices, which were topped by 10 categories.
AG cites four businesses for not accepting cash, imposing surcharges
According to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, the operator of the giant Ferris wheel at American Dream, along with a coffee house, bagel shop and deli, violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
