State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

Bureau of Securities Orders Three Website Operators to Stop Offering Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Investment Opportunities, Urges NJ Residents to Beware of “Pig Butchering” Scams

Feb 2, 2023 | | | Bureau of Securities | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy G. Kopleton, Acting Bureau Chief For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob...

AG Platkin Announces Nearly $130,000 Settlement With Scrap Metal Company Beacon Metals Over Alleged Inaccurate Scale Shortchanging Customers

Jan 17, 2023 | | | | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Press Release

For Immediate Release: January 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorOffice of Weights and Measures- David Freed, Acting SuperintendentDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...

AG Platkin Announces NJ Has Joined Nationwide Settlements Totaling $20.1 Billion with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacies and Drug Makers Teva and Allergan, for Their Alleged Roles in the Opioid Crisis

Jan 11, 2023 | | | | | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Fighting the Opioid Crisis | NJ CARES | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

New Jersey and its Eligible Subdivisions to Receive Up to $508.1 Million to Address the Opioid Crisis For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorNJ...

AG Platkin Announces $27.375- Million Settlement With Yellowstone Capital LLC and Related Entities Over Allegations of Unlawful Lending, Servicing, and Collection Practices

Jan 3, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Press Release

For Immediate Release: January 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob...

AG Platkin Announces that Division of Consumer Affairs Reaches Settlements Totaling Nearly $260,000 with Six Car Dealerships over Alleged Consumer Protection Violations

Dec 15, 2022 | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Division of Law | Press Release

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob...

AG Platkin Announces Actions to Protect Reproductive Health Care Providers and Those Seeking Reproductive Care in New Jersey

Dec 7, 2022 | | | | Consumer Protection | Division of Consumer Affairs | Press Release

For Immediate Release: December 7, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.gov Guidance to State Licensing...