(NJ Spotlight News)Fraudsters are posing as utility representatives
(NJ Spotlight News)Fraudsters are posing as utility representatives

Legislation increases penalties for 'body brokering' and deceptive marketing

Only by acting decisively can the state protect affordability
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)As congressional Republicans target the program, can much more be saved in NJ?
(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)Legislation advances that would increase oversight on patient referrals, ban deceptive marketing practices

Attorney General Matt Platkin details ways to identify a scam
(NJ Spotlight News)Officials report thousands of cases of fraud
NJ Spotlight NewsIn visit to senior center, agents give tips on how to avoid the fraudsters


(Mike Mozart via Flickr)NJ’s Division of Consumer Affairs has guidelines for retailers and consumers to safeguard against gift card scams

Sean Neafsey provides insight on avoiding fraud

Navigating scams and up-charges in rebuilding after Ida's deluge

Asbury Park residents reject strengthening of rent control ordinance

Senior Correspondent David Cruz asked New Jersey’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples about COVID’s other battle -- the spread of misinformation.

Staff from the Office of Consumer Protection and Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker visited a senior home to teach residents how to protect against fraud.

Federal agencies announced a new cross-partnership task force to tackle Medicare fraud and abuse that will use big data to unveil foul play.

Law enforcement has busted seven Orthodox Jewish couples in Lakewood in connection with a welfare fraud sting. The 14 defendants allegedly defrauded almost $2 million ...

A standoff between the governor and the powerful Assembly speaker. Could the showdown lead to a shut down? A dragnet for federal assistance program abusers ...

Scam alert. They're targeting your bank account. Text alert. The dangers of distracted walking. No wasting waste. It can generate energy. And dance loud and ...