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Newark, NJ
Joined October 2019
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Board orders are not suggestions. When a professional licensing board intervenes to protect the public, licensees are expected to comply fully. Those who willfully defy the authority of their licensing boards pose an unacceptable risk to public safety and will not be tolerated.
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
We're helping New Jersey car buyers stay on budget by protecting them from predatory and deceptive lending practices that can trap them in debt. Here's how: njoag.gov/new-jersey-announc…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Investors deserve a financial market free from fraud and deception. That's why we're suing a Middlesex County man for an alleged scheme that defrauded more than $3.1M from investors - including 12 from New Jersey. njoag.gov/nj-securities-bure…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Accountability shouldn’t have loopholes. We're taking steps to stop licensed professionals from using coercive tactics like NDAs to silence victims & witnesses in board investigations of licensees. njoag.gov/ag-davenport-divis…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
New Jersey’s nonprofits do extraordinary work serving communities across our state. This #NationalNonprofitDay, if you choose to support a cause, make sure your donation counts by verifying the charity is registered: charportal.dca.njoag.gov/Cha…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Permanently removing problem prescribers from medical practice is an important part of our strategy to combat the opioid epidemic in our state. Today we took another step toward achieving our goal of an addiction-free New Jersey. njoag.gov/state-board-of-med…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Junk fees should never be treated like business as usual. Whether they're hidden in fine print or tacked on to the price that was advertised, they are bad business, and we need you to report them. Help us Fight the Fees: njoag.gov/junk-fees
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Help us fight junk fees! We’re calling on all New Jerseyans to report hidden fees and suspect charges. If you think you were hit with hidden fees, report them here: njoag.gov/junk-fees Learn more: njoag.gov/governor-sherrill-…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
When you invest your hard-earned $$, your investment adviser shouldn’t be cutting corners or jeopardizing the security of your personal info. We’re conducting our annual Investment Adviser Exam to identify harmful practices before they threaten your financial security.
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
It’s an honor to host the World Cup – but the event isn’t an invitation to exploit our residents. Together with @NewYorkStateAG, we're investigating FIFA ticketing practices that may have misled buyers and cause prices to soar. njoag.gov/attorney-general-d…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
If you’re staying at a hotel or short-term rental, you deserve to know the price you’re paying. No hidden junk fees. Ahead of the World Cup, we're warning hotels & short-term rentals against these hidden fees and bait-and-switch pricing. njoag.gov/ag-davenport-divis…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Flavored vape products are harmful to our kids. They're also banned for retail sale here. Businesses, take note: If you sell flavored vape products to consumers in New Jersey, you’ll face the consequences. njoag.gov/ag-davenport-secur…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Indiscriminately authorizing medical marijuana poses serious health risks, especially for kids and young adults. We secured the temporary suspension of a doctor whose disregard of medical marijuana authorization laws and regulations put minors at risk. njoag.gov/state-medical-boar…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Investing involves risks. Getting scammed shouldn’t be one of them. Watch out for investment schemes targeting people on social media. We took emergency action to halt one today. Learn more here: njoag.gov/nj-bureau-of-secur…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Investors depend on broker-dealers to protect their hard-earned $$. When they cut corners and ignore red flags, we all lose. We will continue enforcing our securities laws—to protect your money and keep our markets free from fraud and manipulation.
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Consumers are urged to report storm-related price gouging practices immediately to the @ConsumerNJ emergency hotline at (973) 504-6240 or njconsumeraffairs.nj.gov/fil….
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
As our state prepares for a major snowstorm, our state's price-gouging laws will be in full effect.   To any business that unlawfully raises prices on essential items at this critical time: we will find you and we will make you pay.
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
Access to a safe, affordable vehicle isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Make no mistake: We will hold car dealers accountable when they cheat NJ consumers. I’m announcing a judgment against a used car dealer for nearly a decade of defrauding NJ car buyers. njoag.gov/acting-attorney-ge…
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
As a former prosecutor, my administration will not tolerate price gouging during the upcoming winter storm. If you suspect unfair price hikes on food, gas, or other necessary items – please report it at (973) 504-6240 or njconsumeraffairs.nj.gov/fil….
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs retweeted
A warning to any business that tries to take advantage of consumers during this weekend’s winter storm: We’ll hold you accountable. Sellers who violate our Price Gouging Law by unlawfully jacking up prices on essential items during the storm will face serious consequences
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