Delaware Joins National Effort To Address Illegal Debt Collection
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
The Delaware Department of Justice has joined a national coalition committed to working to crack down on illegal debt collection. Led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “Operation Collection Protection” brings together federal, state, and local enforcement and regulatory organizations.
Attorney General Denn Announces Resolution of Claims Against Accredo Pharmacy
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Friday, August 14, 2015
Delaware Medicaid Program to receive more than $573,000 Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Delaware settled kickback claims against Accredo Health Group, Inc. (“Accredo”). The settlement resolves allegations that Accredo recommended the drug Exjade to Medicaid patients in exchange for kickbacks from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“Novartis”), which markets the drug. Under the settlement, Accredo has […]
Internet Privacy and Safety Agenda Becomes Law With Governor’s Signature
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, August 7, 2015
Governor Jack Markell signed four pieces of legislation into law Friday, giving Delawareans, especially children, enhanced privacy and protection for their online activities. The Delaware General Assembly passed the four-part Internet privacy and safety package proposed by Attorney General Matt Denn and a bipartisan group of legislators earlier this year. The bills prevent educational technology […]
Recent Settlements By DOJ Fraud Division Highlight Protection of Delaware Consumers
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2015
Some Delaware consumers eligible for restitution from Chase for debt collection, Classmates.com for unauthorized membership
Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit Issues Consumer Alert
Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2015
WILMINGTON, DE – The Consumer Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice is warning Delawareans of a number of scams involving wire transfers and prepaid debit cards. The message is simple – don’t wire money to anyone who asks you to. Wiring money is like sending cash. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. The same […]
