Press Release - New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Oct 30, 2024 · TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the confirmation of Cari Fais as the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”). …

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What happens if a New Jersey Consumer complains about a business?

Since January 2023, the Division and its county and local partners have investigated dozens of complaints from New Jersey consumers, resulting in civil penalties against 30 businesses throughout the state, including bars, restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, hair salons, and a clothing store. ...

What does the division of consumer affairs do?

*** The mission of the Division of Consumer Affairs, within the Department of Law and Public Safety, is to protect the public from fraud, deceit, misrepresentation and professional misconduct in the sale of goods and services in New Jersey through education, advocacy, regulation and enforcement. ...

What are New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Novs?

The NOVs issued allege that the retailers engaged in the selling and/or offering for sale of prohibited vapor products that have a characterizing flavor and therefore engaged in an unlawful practice under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Each NOV includes a demand for civil penalties in the amount of $4,500. The following retailers received NOVs: ...

How do I file a complaint against a business in New Jersey?

Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file a complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504-6200. ### ...

Does New Jersey protect consumers from financial exploitation?

“New Jersey is committed to safeguarding consumers from financial exploitation and curtailing unfair commercial practices that disproportionately burden low- and moderate-income New Jerseyans,” said Attorney General Platkin. ...

What are New Jersey's repercussions on consumers' financial interests?

Division inspections of baggage scales at New Jersey’s two international airports and a year-long crackdown on businesses charging hidden credit card fees or refusing to accept cash payments have led to corrective actions that protect consumers’ financial interests. ...