Biden Offers Tips for Consumers Giving Gift Cards During Holiday Season
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 17, 2012
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden advised consumers today to be on the lookout for gift cards scams during the holiday shopping season. “Gift cards have become popular holiday gifts,” said Biden, noting that the National Retail Federation estimates that 81.1 percent of consumers will buy at least one gift card this holiday season, “but […]
Home Health Aid / Family Member Receive Prison Terms After Stealing From Seniors
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Family | Date Posted: Friday, December 14, 2012
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced that two New Castle County residents today received jail sentences after being convicted of stealing from senior citizens. “Senior abuse, whether it’s financial exploitation, physical abuse, or neglect, is a crime that affects one in ten older individuals,” Biden said. “Tragically, as in these cases, victims are […]
Biden Reaches Settlement with Pfizer Over Improper Marketing Practices
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden today reached a settlement agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer that resolves allegations the company engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in promoting its drugs Zyvox and Lyrica. Biden joined 33 other State Attorneys General in the $42 million nationwide agreement. Delaware will receive $633,000, which will be paid to […]
Delaware Amond Seven States Planning Suit Against Federal Government Over Failure to Enforcement Environmental Protection Laws
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wilmington – Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and six of his colleagues informed the federal Environmental Protection Agency today that their states plan to sue the agency because it has violated the Clean Air Act. The EPA, the states believe, has not addressed the methane gas emitted by the oil and natural gas industry […]
Biden Alerts Consumers to Avoid Spam Text Messages and Monitor Wireless Phone Bills for Unauthorized Charges
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, December 10, 2012
Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden warned consumers today to beware of unsolicited text messages and to monitor their wireless phone bills for unsolicited text message charges. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit has received complaints from Delawareans victimized by two new types of scams in which consumers receive unsolicited, fraudulent text messages. The first, […]
