Consumer Protection AGO Nebraska

Lincoln, NE
Joined February 2016
Fires in western Nebraska have been truly devastating, and many are wondering how to help. In Nebraska, we value supporting our neighbors. State agencies and organizations have compiled a disaster relief resource list found here: bit.ly/4sVGZ2u
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The CART team serves Nebraskans navigating uncertainty. Through careful listening & education, they help consumers identify & report scams. They recover funds & prevent fraud. From first contact to final resolution, CART members walk alongside consumers @ProtectNE
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We filed a lawsuit against Resideo Technologies, Inc. for deceiving consumers about serious security risks associated with video surveillance cameras. Our office continues to fight back against products that have Chinese Communist Party ties. Read more: bit.ly/48O3m2S
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Today, we announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc., the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in 2020 that the company incorrectly marketed its Menards 11% Rebate Program. More: bit.ly/4qd8Mdr @ProtectNE
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Read our press release for more settlement information here: bit.ly/4q2mIXS @ProtectNE
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Our office secured refunds for nearly 300 Nebraska businesses that were scammed by Fast Filing Services LLC which sent deceptive mailers designed to mislead businesses about required state filings @ProtectNE
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We sued Savage Enterprises for violating Nebraska’s Consumer Protection Act and Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Read more here: bit.ly/41hSAO0 @ProtectNE
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Our office launched a Consumer Alert video series to help Nebraskans identify scams. Tune in to the series on YouTube here: bit.ly/4mikFNf @ProtectNE
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Today, we filed a lawsuit against General Motors for deceptive collection and sale of Nebraskans’ driving data. Read more here: bit.ly/4lc4X6h
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We are here for Nebraskans every day. I could not be more proud of the members of our Consumer Affairs Response Team, who are dedicated to helping Nebraskans who are facing difficult circumstances. Our team listens, they educate, and they act @ProtectNE bit.ly/40lgln8
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Our lawsuit stems from a catastrophic data breach and subsequent operational shutdown that exposed the personal and electronic protected health information of Nebraskans. Read more: bit.ly/4iGar8i
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Our Office filed a lawsuit against social media “Influencers” for their involvement in “e-commerce automation” and dropshipping store schemes. Read more: bit.ly/3Z5Ypxz
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Hope you come see us at the 𝙉𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 to learn more about how to #protect yourself and outsmart the scammers @ProtectNE we are here for you!
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We will not stop until retailers cease selling these products which put Nebraskans’ health at risk. Read more: bit.ly/4eDSaGU
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Social media platforms can cause harm to children & youth. Our office is asking parents to share concerns they might have for the negative effects to their children by visiting ProtectTheGoodLife.Nebraska.… @ProtectNE youtu.be/XhS_RdchnIw?si=8Jql… via @YouTube
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Be on alert for scammers posing as family members. @ProtectNE ~ See the tips & visit us for more protectthegoodlife.nebraska.…
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Scammers have become sophisticated at sending messages that look like official documents from the IRS, state agencies, state officials, tax software companies, or your own tax professional bit.ly/43gDcBe @IRSnews @ProtectNE
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