HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Honey Bee Gourmet Deli in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro Calls on Consumers to File for Restitution from Western Union for Wire Transfer Scams
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced restitution for 13 Pennsylvania consumers – including senior citizens — after reaching a settlement with a personal care home that closed unexpectedly and had failed to provide refunds to residents who prepaid for room and board.
HARRISBURG — Ahead of President Trump’s visit to northeast Pennsylvania this evening, Attorney General Josh Shapiro today sent a letter to the President encouraging him to follow through on his promises to take meaningful action to combat the heroin and opioid crisis in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.
HARRISBURG — At the Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School in Harrisburg today, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced a partnership with Sandy Hook Promise to roll out and operate the Safe2Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for every school across the Commonwealth. The new school-safety reporting system will enable students, teachers, school administrators and others to learn how to detect and report potential threats of violence and other problems before they occur.
PITTSBURGH – With the holiday shopping season officially beginning this week, Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a major victory in his continuing effort to prevent gift card scams targeting consumers.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced new information about the claims process for students who previously attended Brightwood schools across Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro is announcing a $50,892.29 settlement that allows restitution for consumer victims of a Mechanicsburg motor vehicle dealership, New Kingstown Auto, LLC, the owner of the dealership, Harry D. Laughman, and an employee, Dana L. (Blosser) San.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a settlement with Temple University regarding false reporting by its Fox Business School to rankings publications, including U.S. News, to garner a No. 1 ranking for its online MBA program. The agreement includes $250,000 in new scholarships for students.
PITTSBURGH–Scott W. Brady, United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the formation of a joint federal and state Western Pennsylvania COVID-19 Fraud Task Force to investigate and prosecute coronavirus-related fraud.
HARRISBURG― Attorney General Josh Shapiro is today reminding health clubs and gyms in Pennsylvania of their obligations under the Health Club Act regarding the closure of their facilities for more than 30 days.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office stopped illegal price gouging at the EZ Dollar Plus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office stopped illegal price gouging at the Quick Stop Mini Mart in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office has shut down price gouging efforts at Nature’s Garden, LTD. in Reading, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office stopped illegal price gouging from Landmark Supply, Inc., a New Jersey supplier to Pennsylvania pharmacies. This is the first settlement involving alleged price gouging by a supplier that has been filed by Attorney General Shapiro.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Regional Discount Pharmacy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office stopped illegal price gouging by an Amazon.com third party seller called Goods And More Incorporated (“Goods And More”), based in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Paoli Pharmacy in Chester County.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Vogt’s True Value Hardware in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Yorke Pharmacy, Inc. in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Keystone Medical Equipment, Jim Thorpe, and American Surgical Supply, Pottsville; local businesses selling medical supplies like orthopedic braces, PPE, and CPAP machines to consumers in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of seven states seeking an immediate halt to illegal changes the United States Postal Service put in place that prevent Postal workers from effectively delivering the mail.
HARRISBURG―Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with Sun Wholesale, Inc., a New Jersey wholesaler, after receiving tips that the supplier was selling hand sanitizer to Pennsylvania businesses for resale to consumers for unlawful prices. OAG’s investigation found Sun Wholesale sold 389 units of “Wish” hand sanitizer for $17.00 per 33.8 oz. bottle.
In today’s world, identity thieves are so sophisticated that the e-mails they send look just like legitimate messages from banks and other businesses. These con artists use hijacked corporate logos and deceptive spam to deceive consumers into giving out credit card numbers, personal identification numbers or passwords, and other personal or financial data. It’s a […]
With the holidays fast approaching and changing rules with respect to travel, you may have questions or concerns about your next trip. Keep in mind the following suggestions as you plan your upcoming travels: Planning and Packing: Consider using a travel agent – Travel agents can be an invaluable resource, and may also be able to […]
Attorney General Josh Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians to Beware of Scams Targeting College and Graduate Students In the upcoming weeks, many Pennsylvania college students will be starting a new chapter in their lives. With this new chapter comes responsibility and the freedom to make choices on their own. Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning college students […]
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today released a special report warning policymakers and the public of the shift from heroin to fentanyl, a synthetic drug that is significantly more potent than heroin, which is now the dominant opioid in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has entered into a settlement agreement with Eagle Disposal of PA, Inc., for alleged violations of Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practice and Consumer Protection Law. Eagle Disposal is a waste management company that offers both commercial and residential services including garbage and recycling collection. According to the investigation, in 2021 Eagle failed to collect trash and/or recycling from over 1,800 residential subscription customers for multiple weeks at a time.
HARRISBURG– Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $2.35 million multistate settlement with Adore Me, Inc., an online intimate apparel retailer. The settlement resolves claims that the company deceptively marketed its VIP Membership Program to consumers and made it difficult for consumers who purchased memberships to cancel.
HARRISBURG — The Office of Attorney General encourages all Pennsylvania consumers, especially those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, to be informed when it comes to choosing reproductive health care providers and counselors.
