Page Content x Alert Please be advised that the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has become aware of a telephone scam which is perpetrated by a caller who identifies himself as a gaming agent with the DGE. The scam centers on informing the intended victim that the intended victim has won a jackpot or otherwise is owed money by a casino and then soliciting personal information from the intended victim to obtain the funds. Please be further advised that Division investigators do not conduct such calls and that this activity is a scam. If you receive an unsolicited call from anyone claiming to be associated with the DGE who advises that money is owed to you but that you must relay personal information to obtain it, do not provide any information to that individual and please notify DGE at (609) 984-0909 or by email at info@njdge.org x Alert On September 7, Equifax, one of three major consumer credit reporting agencies, announced that cybercriminals had gained access to company data, compromising the personal information of as many as 143 million U.S. consumers. The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. In addition, credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers, and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 U.S. consumers, were accessed. To learn more about the breach and how to help protect your personal information from being misused, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/09/equifax-data-breach-what-do. x Alert On May 23, 2016, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and the Division (“State”) settled the action against Palmco, a third party energy supplier of natural gas and electricity in New Jersey. The State alleged that Palmco violated certain statutes and regulations in connection with its advertisement and sale of gas and electric service in New Jersey. The settlement provides for changes to Palmco’s business practices, restitution for customers, civil penalties and reimbursement of the State’s attorneys’ fees and investigative costs. The settlement also provides that Rust Consulting, Inc. be retained as the Settlement Administrator to administer the disbursement of restitution to Palmco customers. For Additional Information, Please Click Here Complaints & ReportsWe investigate complaints and answer hundreds of consumer questions every day. If we can't help, we will provide you with the contact information for a State or Federal agency that can help. view more information on: File a Complaint Health Care Professional Responsibility and Reporting Enhancement Act License & RegistrationThrough our secure MyLicense website, licensees have a menu of online self service options available. view more information on: Applying for a License Renewing a License Verifying a License Checking Application Status Finding a Board/Committee Businesses We Register and/or License Charities/PFR Online Registrations Look-up & VerifySearch our databases for license and registration information, registered charities, or view Physician, Podiatrist and Optometrist Profiles. I want to look-up or verify a: Charity Licensee Registrant New Jersey Healthcare Profile In the News 11-01-2017 LPL Financial agrees to pay New Jersey Bureau of Securities $975,000 to Resolve Violations Relating to Sales of Alternative Products 10-31-2017 Attorney General Porrino Announces Suit Against Purdue Pharma Alleging Scheme to “Mainstream” Addictive Opioids for Profit Complaint Lays Blame for Epidemic on Company’s “Dangerously False” Marketing Push 10-30-2017 NJ Releases Annual Statistics on Cyber Breaches for the First TimeAttorney General reminds citizens to be alert and offers resources during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 10-27-2017 New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Files Complaint Against Monmouth County Contractor Alleging Fraud in Connection with Rebuilding and Repair of Sandy-Damaged Homes View More News Spotlight Anti-Fraud ToolkitThe "Anti-Fraud Toolkit" was designed to provide senior citizens with the information they need to recognize and avoid scams. Fighting Fraud "Fighting Fraud" is the newest component of the Division of Consumer Affairs campaign to empower New Jerseyans with the information and tools they need to stop fraud before it affects them. Cyber Safe NJProtects consumers against identity theft, unlawful invasions of privacy, and other computer-related violations