State of New Jersey | Department of Law & Public Safety

Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General

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 Launches Office to Combat Securities and Financial Crimes to Preserve the Fairness and Integrity of our Financial Systems and to Protect Vulnerable Victims Across the State of New Jersey

Jan 12, 2023 | | | | | Consumer Protection | Office of Securities Fraud and Financial Crimes Prosecutions | Press Release | Protecting New Jersey in Court

The Office Will Be Led by Experienced Financial Fraud Prosecutor Pablo Quiñones For Immediate Release: January 12, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.gov Pablo...

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...

Essex County Insurance Agent Indicted for Allegedly Submitting Fraudulent Applications to Insurance Companies to Illegally Obtain Commissions

Jan 4, 2023 | | | | Consumer Protection | Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor | Press Release

For Immediate Release: January 4, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.gov...

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...