http://www.riag.ri.gov/civil/consumer/ Office of the Attorney General: Consumer News and Alerts - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced the Federal Trade Commission, Rhode Island, 43 other states and the District of Columbia, filed settlements today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes. Under these... Wed, 16 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16537 It's the time of year when thousands of high school and college students seek summer employment, and more than ever before students are looking for jobs online through sites like Craigs List, indeed.com and citysitter.com. While it's easy to upload your resume and download an application, Attorney Tue, 15 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16526 It's the time of year when thousands of high school and college students seek summer employment, and more than ever before students are looking for jobs online through sites like Craigs List, indeed.com and citysitter.com. While it's easy to upload your resume and download an application, Attorney Tue, 15 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16525 Many of us remember when it was common to have a door-to-door salesperson knock at our front door and offer products for sale. Today, however, responding to door-to-door sales pitches is riskier and requires common sense and caution. At this time of year, it is not uncommon to have individuals... Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16474 As a result of a case of attempted identity theft of ABC reporter Mark Curtis, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is warning consumers in Rhode Island of a serious new scam perpetrated on www.craigslist.org. As reported by Mark Curtis, scam artists are posting fake rental properties on... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16402 You have just sat down to dinner and the phone rings. You jump up to answer it, only to find out that the caller on the other end is a telemarketer. Whether the calls are annoying, offensive, or potentially fraudulent, you can stop telemarketers. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/16048 The Office of Attorney General was notified today that Cinderella's Bridal Salon, in West Warwick, filed a petition for receivership in Washington County Superior Court, seeking protection from creditors. The Office has been in initial contact with the court appointed receiver, Matthew... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15855 As New England fans prepare to cheer the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XLVI, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is urging consumers to avoid possible Super Bowl scams. "Super Bowl tickets and travel packages to Indy are extremely coveted – loyal New England fans are willing to pay a premium Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15736 Whether it's out of the goodness of your heart or you are looking for a tax break, many people donate to charities this time of year. Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin recommends that consumers be cautious when making charitable donations to ensure they are not a victim of fraud and to choose... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15460 More and more people are turning to the Internet to do their holiday shopping. Online shopping has its benefits – no traffic jams, no long lines, no holiday songs getting stuck in your head – but it also has dangers. With the increase in online shopping, there has been a significant increase in... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15330 The holiday shopping season officially kicks off the day after Thanksgiving with Black Friday, and many Rhode Islanders will be looking for the perfect gift at a great price. Hoping to cash in on the holiday shopping season and close out the year with a profit, many retailers offer shoppers deep... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15265 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is warning Rhode Island residents to be wary of price gouging and other possible scams in the wake of Hurricane Irene. "Although the impact of the storm was less severe than anticipated, there are still many Rhode Islanders without power or who sustained... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14641 At the request of Cox Communications, the Office of Attorney General is reminding the public that it is against federal law to disable, tamper or remove generators that are connected to broadband and communication networks. Cox has reported instances where generators have been removed or... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14643 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin issued an advisory today warning consumers to be cautious of fraudulent online vehicle sales and false claims of vehicle protection programs. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), numerous complaints nationwide of fraudulent vehicle sales... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14499 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin alerted consumers today to a recall by Chrysler on some Dodge Ram truck models. The left tie rod ball stud on some models may fracture resulting in potential loss of directional stability in the left front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. The condition... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14295 With the summer travel season in full swing, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin wants everyone who may stay in a hotel or motel this summer to be aware of a new scam being used to steal from travelers. Scammers hack into hotel switchboards, dial guests directly and request their credit card... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14240 As an update to Attorney General Kilmartin's consumer alert last week warning the public of the dangers associated with gel fuels and firepots, the United States Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Napa Home and Garden, announced a voluntary recall of the following... Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14135 Attorney General Kilmartin today warned consumers to take precautions when using "illuminating fuels" in firepots and tiki torches, and to add fuel only when the vessel is "cool to the touch." The warning came after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced it had initiated an... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14080 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today warned consumers that Citibank was victim of a security breach in which the company has confirmed that customer name, account and contact information – including email - was compromised. A hacking attack of around 210,000 customers in Citibank accounts Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/14030 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin reminds Rhode Island consumers to file a claim with DIRECTV before the June 9, 2011 deadline to receive restitution as part of a multistate settlement with DIRECTV. As previously announced by 47 states and the District of Columbia in December 2010, DIRECTV... Tue, 24 May 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/13914