Scams

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.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong advises business owners to take precautions when handling communications and finances.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Harris Jewelers, a New York-based retailer, targeted military service members and veterans with schemes, including bad loans, charitable donations and low-quality products.

Connecticut Senate Republicans want support for their package of proposals to create more jobs in the state.

Several people reported receiving a phone call informing them that they had been exposed to the virus through close contact with an infected individual. They were told to contact the Fairfield Health Department.

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