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State Officials Talk Prescription Drug Abuse With Freshmen [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:15:09 +0000

The dangers of prescription drug abuse will be at the forefront at Fort Lee High School this morning where an assembly will be held for freshmen.

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Sandy-Flooded Cars Can Be Resold [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:34:59 +0000

Superstorm Sandy left plenty of victims behind. Many of them were automobiles. Since the storm, an estimated 60,000 insurance claims have been filed for personal and commercial vehicles.

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DCA Urges You To Investigate Before You Donate [POLL/AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:19:56 +0000

The State Division of Consumer Affairs reports that Veterans Charities made its Top Ten List of the most inquired-about charities during the first half of 2012.

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Scammed At North NJ Prom Store? Dresses Will Be Returned

Stacy Proebstle — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:32:44 +0000

If you were scammed by the Red Carpet Pageant and Prom LLC in Wayne, the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs has changed the locks, impounded all merchandise and records and is prepared to return prom dresses to consumers who can provide proper documentation.

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Inspectors Hit Seaside Heights Boardwalk For Safe Summer Tour [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:01:15 +0000

The Division of Consumer Affairs along with the New Jersey Attorney General's office kicked off it's Safe Summer 2012 tour at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk.

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New Smart Phone App Lets NJ Consumers Investigate Charities

Stacy Proebstle — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:39:14 +0000

With a free, new smart phone app, the Division of Consumer Affairs has made it easier than ever to “Investigate Before You Donate” and learn how your favorite charities actually spend the money you give.

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Court Issues Temporary Restraints Against Paterson Used Car Dealer

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:47:32 +0000

A Paterson-based used car dealership has been ordered to disclose damage to and prior use of the vehicles it is offering for sale, after the Office of the Attorney General and State Division of Consumer Affairs filed suit against the dealership.

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Project Medicine Drop Expanded In NJ

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:02:19 +0000

Continuing the fight against prescription drug abuse, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs today expanded “Project Medicine Drop,” a statewide initiative to help everyday citizens join the fight against the abuse of addictive, deadly prescription drugs.

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Fake Check Scam Targets NJ Residents

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:45:09 +0000

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs are warning consumers about fake checks issued by the State Treasurey for $3,800.

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NJ Freezes Paving Company's Arkansas Assets

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:51:12 +0000

New Jersey officials have stopped a paving company that owes $17 million for defrauding customers from obtaining cash raised through an Arkansas auction.

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