Scams

Forty-nine attorneys general want the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen its rules. They say it would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers.

As Connecticut recovers from flooding and storm damage, Attorney General William Tong and consumer protection officials are warning residents to watch for scams and unlicensed contractors during cleanup efforts.

Connecticut lawmakers are warning residents to be vigilant as AI-generated robocall scams rise during the holiday season.

Fraudsters who claim they can help veterans access their benefits now face a $10,000 fine. The GUARD Act creates a special fund for the penalties collected, then funnels that money to accredited veteran service organizations.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced the Boss and Swift Act, named after Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, to prevent deceptive ticket prices ahead of the summer concert season.

Connecticut State Police have seen an uptick in credit card information theft in the last six months. In response, Gov. Ned Lamont announced a statewide effort to combat card skimmers.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the banks that own Zelle, a popular peer-to-peer payment platform, should do more to protect consumers from scams and fraud.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost more than $2.5 billion to imposter scams in 2022. Data from 2023 is not yet available, but CT Attorney General William Tong said the number will be higher when it's released.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is on a statewide tour to raise awareness about issues facing seniors.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a law to protect seniors from financial fraud, scams and exploitation, at a ceremony in Cheshire.