Dover Police Department Launches Quality of Life Initiative to Promote Safety, Well-being, and Improve Conditions

The Dover Police Department is announcing the launch of a special Quality of Life Initiative, a program focused on addressing the mounting community concerns regarding “quality of life” issues in the Capitol City.  This program is designed to help make our city…

*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Dagsboro

The Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old William Blatt of Dagsboro, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash in Dagsboro on November 2, 2024. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident.…

FTC Takes Action Against Online Cash Advance App Dave for Deceiving Consumers, Charging Undisclosed Fees

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against online cash advance app Dave for allegedly using misleading marketing to deceive consumers about the amount of its cash advances, charging consumers undisclosed fees, and charging so-called “tips” to consumers without their consent. Dave…

Mid-Atlantic Region Fire and Drought Conditions: November Update

As October drew to a close, the Mid-Atlantic region, along with much of the Eastern U.S., grappled with significant fire potential, driven by an exceptionally dry autumn and widespread drought conditions. After a brief lull in September, fire activity surged in early…

FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time, harassing their family members, and other unlawful actions. In response to a…

FTC Sends More Than $17 Million to Consumers Harmed by Brigit’s Deceptive Claims, Junk Fees, and Confusing Cancellation Process

Image The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” cash advances and locked consumers into a monthly membership…