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HARRISBURG, PA —Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled a new suite of consumer protection resources aimed at helping Pennsylvanians report scams, resolve financial and insurance disputes, and access support from the …
New Tools Promise Protection for Pennsylvanians Against Scams and Unfair Practices Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The owner of a prominent funeral home in Pittsburgh has been charged with multiple felonies in connection to an alleged scheme that defrauded thousands of pet owners …
Heartbroken Pet Owners Scammed in Alleged $650K Cremation Betrayal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd., resolving allegations that the companies made deceptive claims about their web …
FTC Imposes $1M Penalty on accessiBe for Misleading Accessibility Claims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, accusing the company of deceptive practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. The FTC …
FTC Takes Uber to Court Over Alleged Subscription Scams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced legal action against James D. Martin, also known as Doug Martin, and his business, Martin Lawn Services, LLC, for alleged …
Unregistered Contractor Accused of Scamming Homeowners in Shocking Lawsuit Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Eric Christopher Ward and his business entities, including American Home Solutions Corporation and Elite Remodeling, LLC, for …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Contractor Over Consumer Fraud Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced a lawsuit against Monroe County contractor Jeffrey Romansky and his business, Jeff Romansky Construction, for allegedly misleading consumers, performing substandard …
Deck Dreams Shattered: Contractor Sued for Fraud and Hidden Criminal Past Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Michael Davis and his Philadelphia-based business, 1st Choice Roofing, Inc., for alleged substandard work and failure to …
Contractor Sued for Shoddy Work and Ignored Refunds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday has reached a settlement requiring Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. and its affiliated entities to pay $550,000 in penalties and refunds for allegedly illegal …
Scammed Out of Thousands? PA Attorney General Fights Back and Wins Big for Victims Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its efforts to dismantle what it alleges is an unlawful student loan debt relief operation, adding five additional corporate defendants …
FTC Cracks Down on Widespread Student Loan Scam Targeting Borrowers Read More