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Don't fall victim to consumer scams. Remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here are some Current Alerts that consumers should be aware of.
Attorney General Warns Consumers to be Vigilant Against New Telephone Scams
7/21/2011
Attorney General’s Office Joins Nationwide Settlement Over Hollywood Video Debt Collection
5/23/2011
Attorney General’s Office sues travel companies for deceptive marketing
1/11/2011
Delaware joins settlement with DIRECTV to resolve consumer protection allegations
12/21/2010
Consumers cautioned to be aware of Identity Theft Scam
11/3/2010
Consumers warned of dangers from odorless propane
9/13/2010
Overseas scam uses Delaware Lottery to target victims
    -  View the Lottery scam email
8/27/2010
Residents Urged to be on the Lookout for Reported Solicitation Scams
6/25/2010
Refund Anticipation Loans Tax Time
1/19/10
Haitian Earthquake relief fraud alert
1/13/10  
Work at Home Scam
12/15/09
Check Overpayment Scam
12/14/09
Department of Justice warns consumers about wave of counterfeit-check lottery scams
8/12/09

Home Improvement Checklist - what to do before you hire a contractor
 8/12/09

Consumers Warned of Risks When Buying Gift Cards this Holiday Season
 12/16/2008
Delaware Department of Justice Reminds Investors of Limited Time Buyback Offers for Auction Rate Securities
 11/18/2008
Attorney General Biden calls for Removal of Toxic Chemical from Consumer Products
 10/14/ 2008
Biden announces action following deceptive marketing allegations against Ryan Homes
 9/11/2008
Email Scam Notice 3
5/26/2008
Email Scam Notice 2
5/27/2008
Email Scam Notice
5/5/2008

September 10, 2007 Alerts

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Fraudulent Vishing Warning

 

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 Press RELEASES
Attorney General’s Office Joins Nationwide Settlement Over Hollywood Video Debt Collection
5/23/2011
Attorney General's Office Sponsors Community Shredding Events This Spring
4/29/2011
Attorney General's office announces March 22-23 statewide housing workshops
3/17/2011
Attorney General's Office Plays Leading Role in Historic Consumer Protection Action
3/10/2011

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New FTC Rule regulates debt settlement companies
 
Important CONTACTS
 

Consumer Protection Hotline:
  800-220-5424 (Toll-Free)
  302-577-8600

Consumer Protection Fax:
  302-577-6499

Consumer Protection Email:
consumer.protection@state.de.us

Consumer Protection Wilmington:
  820 N. French Street 5th floor
  Wilmington, DE 19801

Consumer Protection Dover:
  102 W. Water St.
  Dover, DE 19904

Consumer Protection Georgetown:
  114 E. Market St.
  Georgetown, DE 19947