Congratulations to NJ Board of Nursing President Barbara Blozen on her election as President-Elect of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing! This well-deserved honor reflects the leadership & expertise that help the Board uphold high standards and protect NJ residents.

There's no room for reservation runarounds in New Jersey. In the last 6 months we put lodging disputes to bed for 6 consumers, obtaining a total $1600 in refunds to them for overcharges, canceled bookings, and other hotel headaches.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember: you don’t have to face a mental health challenge alone. Support is available for you or someone you care about. Find New Jersey mental health resources and services: ow.ly/z6E750X9h72

We met with @NJDOBI Commissioner Ochs and consumer protection advocates to hear about the financial challenges facing New Jersey families. Stronger consumer protection is built on collaboration. Looking forward to working together to make life more affordable for NJ residents.

🔒Stronger data safeguards & cyber security measures in government & industry. ⚖️Expand tools and strategies to safeguard consumers. 🤝Collaborate across all levels to do a better job defending residents, their families, and their finances. This is how we protect New Jerseyans.

After a nor’easter, flood-damaged cars may make their way onto the used car market. If you're shopping for a vehicle in New Jersey, know what to look for before you buy. Check for damp carpets, musty odors, rust, foggy headlights, and signs of water damage under the hood.

Thank you to @MiddlesexCntyNJ for bringing DCA together with local consumer protection partners. Collaboration like this helps us stay ahead of scams, share information, and better protect consumers. We look forward to continuing this work together!

Our team was glad to join Essex County Senior Wellness Day in West Orange! We shared tips to help older New Jerseyans spot scams, avoid consumer fraud, and protect themselves.

Reminder: New Jersey’s price-gouging laws are in full effect. Businesses cannot illegally raise prices on essential goods and services during a state of emergency. If you see price gouging, report it to us at (973) 504-6240 or njconsumeraffairs.nj.gov/fil….

Acting Dir. Chris Peterson & staff were at @AARPNJ's Fraud Summit in Edison this week. Dir. Peterson spoke to seniors in attendance and answered questions while our team handed out educational materials. The best defense against fraud starts with knowing how to spot the signs.

So far this year, we've intervened to secure $15K in refunds for NJ consumers who bought furniture only for it to arrive damaged or not all.

Secure drop boxes are available throughout New Jersey at your local police department to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications, so they are not stolen or misused. To find a location near you visit: njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddro… #NationalOpioidAwarenessDay

DCA detectives and prosecutors joined @GCProsecutor in Washington Township last week for their Elder Abuse and Contractor Fraud Awareness series. The team educated NJ seniors on common financial scams, elder abuse, red flags to watch for, and available resources.

Complaints about home improvement work rank high in NJ consumer grievances. Since January, we stepped in to resolve more than a dozen complaints against contractors who failed to begin, complete, or perform work satisfactorily. Refunds to grateful consumers topped $76K!

As High Holidays near, shop for holiday meals with confidence knowing our Kosher Fraud Enforcement Unit works year-round to ensure NJ delis and markets live up to their promises when selling foods represented as kosher. Read more: dca.njoag.gov/News/Consumer%…

Buying a pet should bring joy—not heartbreak and unexpected vet bills. In July, we secured more than $8,000 in relief for 4 consumers sold sick animals in violation of NJ’s Pet Purchase Protection Act.