Consumer Protection Press Releases
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- 2020
- 2019
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- 2017
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- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
2024 Press Releases
- 10/31/24 Attorney General Taylor Announces Significant Updates in Multistate Litigation Against Generic Drug Manufacturers for Conspiracies to Inflate Prices
- 10/09/24 Attorney General Taylor Announces Multistate Settlement with Marriott for Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database
- 10/04/24 Court Orders Nearly Half a Million in Penalties and Restitution Against Timeshare Exit Scammers
- 07/09/24 Attorney General Taylor Shares Resources for Consumers Following the Change Healthcare (a Unit of UnitedHealth) Cyberattack
- 06/28/24 Attorney General Taylor Files Lawsuit Against Fraudulent Timeshare Exit Schemers
- 06/13/24 Attorney General Taylor Sues Alaska Motor Home for Canceling an Entire Season of Reservations
- 06/12/24 Attorney General Treg Taylor Reaches $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
- 05/23/24 The State of Alaska Sues Ketchikan Jewelry Business Selling Fake Gold Quartz and Gold Nuggets as Real
- 05/09/24 Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Major Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
2023 Press Releases
- 10/05/23 Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Blackbaud Inc. Regarding Data Breach
- 09/11/23 Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Leasing Company Tempoe, LLC
- 08/31/23 Alaska Files Lawsuit against FirstChoice Auditors
- 08/16/23 Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against James Dainis and Six Companies Alleging Widespread Fraud in the ATM Industry
- 08/09/23 Attorney General Taylor Files Complaint Against Swickard Car Dealerships Alleging Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
- 07/24/23 Attorney General Taylor Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against Tourist Shop Outside Denali National Park
- 06/12/23 Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Simple Save Protection
- 06/07/23 Attorney General Taylor Urges FCC to Clarify Rules on Consent for Telemarketing Robocalls and Texts
- 05/05/23 Attorney General Reminds Shops Not to Remove Foreign Country of Origin Markings
- 05/04/23 Attorney General Taylor Announces Distribution of $477,000 to 15,568 Alaskans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
- 03/23/23 AK Law’s Consumer Protection Section Obtains Restitution for Alaska Consumers Who Were Denied their Rights to Return Products by Bellissima Cosmetics
2022 Press Releases
- 11/07/22 Attorney General Taylor Announces Settlement with Experian-Owned Company over Hidden-from-Public Security Breach
- 12/09/22 Alaska Files Lawsuit Against Simple Save Protection LLC
- 06/28/22 Attorney General Taylor Files Lawsuit Against Fraudulent Timeshare Exit Schemers
- 05/23/22 Attorney General Treg Taylor Works to Stop International Scam Calls
- 05/04/22 Attorney General Treg Taylor Secures $437,690 for Alaskans Deceived by TurboTax
- 05/03/22 Attorney General Treg Taylor Announces Restitution Fund for Anchorage Auto Mart Customers
- 03/11/22 Know the Right Information Before Buying a Vehicle
- 03/10/22 Be on Alert for Direct Mail Scams
- 03/09/22 Laws Protect Against Certain Debt Collection Tactics
- 03/08/22 Attorney General Offers Advice on Home Improvement Contracts
- 03/07/22 Robocalls, Unwanted Texts May Be More Than Mere Nuisance
- 03/02/22 Consumers Impacted by T-Mobile Breach Urged To Take Steps to Protect Against Identity Theft
- 02/03/22 Attorney General Files Consumer Protection Lawsuit Over Product Labeling
2021 Press Releases
- 11/05/21 Unlicensed Contractor Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties, Restitution
- 10/12/21 Attorney General Treg Taylor Warns of Timeshare Exit Fraud
2020 Press Releases
- 09/25/20 Department of Law Files Lawsuit in Fraudulent Precious Metals Investment Scheme Targeting Elderly and Political Investors
- 09/24/20 Department of Law Files Lawsuit Against Anchorage Used Car Dealership Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Sales and Advertising Tactics
- 09/15/20 The Blessing Loom is an Illegal Pyramid Scheme
- 08/25/20 Alaska Department of Law Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with American Honda Motor Company, Inc., and Honda of America, Mfg., Inc.
- 03/31/20 Alaska Attorney General Reminds the Public to Be Aware of Unscrupulous Scams Linked to Covid-19 Situation
- 02/12/20 Attorney General Warns of Phishing Scam Involving Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
- 01/08/20 Attorney General Announces Settlements with Fiat Chrysler and Bosch for Unlawful Emissions Control "Defeat Devices"
2019 Press Releases
- 12/10/19 Attorney General Files Consumer Protection Lawsuit against Alaska Motor Home, Inc., Peter Harkovitch, and Cole Harkovitch
- 10/17/19 Attorney General announces multistate settlement with Johnson & Johnson for $116 million
- 08/22/19 Alaska Attorney General joins 51 Attorneys General and 12 companies in fight against illegal robocalls
- 01/18/19 Attorney General files lawsuit alleging business identity theft
2018 Press Releases
- 09/26/18 Alaska Attorney General announces $148 million settlement with Uber over data breach
- 07/19/18 Alaska Attorney General Joins "Operation Donate with Honor"
- 07/12/18 State Can Continue Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturer
- 03/12/18 State and Bondholders to Receive $26 Million in Settlement with Tobacco Companies
2017 Press Releases
- 11/16/17 Northrim Bank and Attorney General Reuniting Tire Owners with Winter Tires
- 10/31/17 Alaska Attorney General Alleges Deceptive Practices by Opioid Manufacturer
2016 Press Releases
2015 Press Releases
2014 Press Releases
- 10/08/14 Alaska Joins Cramming Settlement With AT&T Mobility
- 03/25/14 Alaska Residents to Begin Receiving Refunds from Settlement of Ebook Price Fixing Lawsuit
- 03/04/14 March 2-8, 2014: National Consumer Protection Week
2013 Press Releases
- 12/19/13 Alaska Joins National Settlement with Ocwen Over Mortgage Servicing Misconduct
- 10/10/13 States Announce $30 Million Settlement with Seller of Discount Clubs and Membership Programs
- 06/04/13 National Mortgage Settlement: 992 Alaska Borrowers to Receive Checks
- 03/12/13 Alaska Joins $7 Million Multistate Settlement Over Google Street View
- 03/04/13 Alaska Attorney General's Advice for NCPW 2013: Be Wary of Home Improvement Scams
- 02/04/13 Attorney General Announces Port Promotions Settlement
2012 Press Releases
- 11/15/12 GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $90 Million to States to Settle Claims Related to Marketing of Diabetes Drug
- 09/24/12 Qualified Borrowers Who Lost Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Mailing, May Be Eligible for Payment
- 08/29/12 Alaska Attorney General Secures $69 Million Agreement with Three Major U.S. Publishers over E-Book Price-Fixing Allegations
- 05/16/12 Skechers Settles Charges That It Deceptively Advertised Rocker-Bottomed Shoes
- 05/07/12 Alaska Joins $100 Million Settlement Relating to Illegal Marketing of Prescription Drug
- 02/29/12 The Alaska Attorney General's Office Warns of a &Grandparent Scam& Targeting Alaska Seniors
- 02/09/12 Alaska Joins $25 Billion Settlement on Mortgage Servicing and Foreclosure Abuses
- 02/06/12 Alaska Announces Settlement with Debt Collector NCO Financial Systems
2011 Press Releases
2010 Press Releases
- 12/16/10 States Announce $13.25 million settlement with DIRECTV
- 12/16/10 Alaska Joins in Settlement in Dannon Advertising Case
- 09/10/10 State Reaches New Settlement Agreement with Publishers Clearing House
2009 Press Releases
- 10/16/09 Department of Law Urges Vigilance Against Identity Theft
- 05/20/09 "Operation False Charity" Law Enforcement Sweep
- 05/14/09 Alaska and 16 States Enter Into Settlement with Michelin North America, Inc.
- 03/03/09 Attorney General's Office Urges Consumers to be on the Lookout for Scams Preying on Economic Fears
- 02/26/09 Attorneys General Announce Settlement Resolving Enviga Weight Loss and Calorie-Burning Claims
- 02/11/09 Attorney General Releases Gasoline Pricing Report
- Gasoline Pricing Report - LARGE PDF (1.47MB)
- 01/12/09 Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with Dell and Dell Financial Services
- Dell Claim Form & Instructions - PDF (50KB)
- 01/08/09 Makers of Airborne Settle Charges of Deceptive Advertising
- 01/07/09 42 States Settle with Sante Fe Natural Tobacco Company
2008 Press Releases
- 12/15/08 Attorney General Colberg Reaches Settlement with Mattel
- 10/30/08 Company Agrees to Safeguards for Student Information
- 10/23/08 Attorney General Colberg Files Judgment Against Pfizer Inc. Resolving 5yr Investigation
- 09/05/08 Alaska Officials Warn of Possible Scams at PFD Distribution Time - PDF (37KB)
- 09/02/08 Grants to Benefit Consumers with High Blood Pressure and Angina
- 07/02/08 Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with MoneyGram
- 05/08/08 AGs' Agreement with Facebook to Make Site Safer for Underage Users
- 03/03/08 Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement with Directory Billing, LLC to Stop Use of Activation Checks
- 01/14/08 Attorney General Announces Nationwide Agreement with MySpace to Boost Social Networking Safety
2007 Press Releases
- 08/30/07 Attorney General Colberg Announces Settlement With Maker of Implantable Defibrillators
- 07/26/07 Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and Alaska Department of Law Warn Against Predatory Lending
- 02/02/07 Alaskans Encouraged to take Advantage of Opportunities & Resources to Mark National Consumer Protection Week
2006 Press Releases
- 10/10/06 Alaska Received Several Thousand Spanish-Language Consumer Protection Brochures at No Cost to Taxpayers
- 09/21/06 United Egg Producers Run "A-Fowl" of Consumer Protection Laws
- 09/07/06 Attorney General David W. Márquez Issues Cease and Desist Order to Company Soliciting Phony Food Service Posters
- 08/15/06 Order Imposing Sanctions and Penalties in State Consumer Protection Lawsuit Affirmed by Alaska Supreme Court
- 08/02/06 Law Increasing Civil Penalties Should Provide Strong Deterrent for Consumer Protection Violations
- 04/26/06 Yellow Pages, Inc. to Stop Sending Check Solicitations and to Provide Consumer Refunds
- 03/21/06 Alaska Joins 22 Other States in Settlement with Time Inc. Concerning Automatic Renewal Offers and Mail Solicitations
- 02/07/06 Attorney General Joins the FTC to Remind Alaskans that February 6th Marks National Consumer Protection Week
- 01/23/06 Ameriquest to Pay $325 Million and Reform its Lending Practices to Resolve States' Investigations
2005 Press Releases
- 12/13/05 Nigerian Advance Fee Scam Customized for Alaska: Morris Thompson variation could be taste of ploys to come
- 11/30/05 Department of Law Donates Taxol Settlement Excess Proceeds to Hospice of Anchorage
- 11/14/05 Western Union Enters Agreement with Majority of States' Attorneys General to Fund a Consumer Protection Program
- 11/01/05 AG issues warning to Alaskans regarding jury duty scam
- 09/02/05 Attorney General's Office on Lookout for Gasoline
Price Gouging - 08/29/05 Alaska AG Joins 50 Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Officials in Announcing Grants Funded by Pfizer Settlement
- 03/29/05 48 Attorneys General Announce Settlement with Blockbuster Over Advertising For "No Late Fee" Program
- 02/24/05 Attorney General's Office Undertakes Initiative to Educate Consumers on Business and Work-at-Home Schemes
- 02/04/05 National Consumer Protection Week Focuses on
Identity Theft - 01/10/05 Attorney General Announces Multistate Agreement with State Farm Will Result in $40 Million to Consumers Nationwide
2004 Press Releases
- 11/02/04 Attorney General Announces that Settlement Proceeds from a Multistate Lawsuit to be Distributed to the Food Bank of Alaska
- 08/13/04 Attorney General Joins 41 Other States in Expressing Concern Over Proposed Legislation on Junk Faxes
- 07/22/04 Alaska Attorney General Weighs in to Resolve Antitrust Concerns Over the Sale of Fuel in Western Alaska
- 05/26/04 Settlement Agreement Promises Partial Relief for Consumers Seeking Restitution from Travel and Tour Provider
- 05/14/04 AG Joins 50 Attorneys General & Consumer Protection Officials in Historic Settlement with Warner-Lambert
- 02/6/04 Attorney General Seeks to Protect Consumers from Fraudulent Interstate Moving Companies
2003 Press Releases
- 10/30/03 AG Joins Other States Urging Withdrawal of New Rule Allowing Destruction of Secret Pharmaceutical Pricing Information
- 10/01/03 Alaska Joins 45-State Effort to Challenge Decision Blocking Do Not Call List
- 08/04/03 Attorney General Files Suit Against Ask Alaska Tours For Fraud and Consumer Protection Violations
- 07/24/03 Cancer Patients Who Purchased Taxol® or Generic Paclitaxel (Including Onxol®) to Benefit from Settlement
- 06/18/03 Attorney General announces settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb in nationwide antitrust class action lawsuit
- 05/20/03 FTC and States Unite to Thwart Fundraising Fraud: "Operation Phony Philanthropy"
- 05/01/03 Attorneys General and FTC Target Internet Auction Fraud
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