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  Category: Consumer Protection


Biden Names Veteran Leaders to Senior Positions

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that he has appointed two veteran Department of Justice attorneys to the positions of Chief Deputy Attorney General and State Solicitor.   Biden named Ian McConnel, who currently serves as State Solicitor, to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General.  The Chief Deputy Attorney General has supervisory […]




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 […]




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 […]




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, […]




Biden Urges Consumers to Protect Their Personal Financial Information During Online Holiday Shopping Season

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012

As the holiday shopping season begins, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is reminding Delawareans that there are several important steps they can take while making online purchases to protect their personal financial information.







  Category: Consumer Protection

Biden Names Veteran Leaders to Senior Positions

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wilmington – Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that he has appointed two veteran Department of Justice attorneys to the positions of Chief Deputy Attorney General and State Solicitor.   Biden named Ian McConnel, who currently serves as State Solicitor, to the position of Chief Deputy Attorney General.  The Chief Deputy Attorney General has supervisory […]




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 […]




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 […]




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, […]




Biden Urges Consumers to Protect Their Personal Financial Information During Online Holiday Shopping Season

Consumer Protection | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012

As the holiday shopping season begins, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is reminding Delawareans that there are several important steps they can take while making online purchases to protect their personal financial information.