The Federal Trade Commission is sending nearly $100 million in refunds to consumers who lost money as a result of internet phone service provider Vonage imposing junk fees and creating obstacles to those who try to cancel their service. According to the…
The number of cigarettes that the largest cigarette companies in the United States sold to wholesalers and retailers nationwide decreased from 190.2 billion in 2021 to 173.5 billion in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s most recent Cigarette Report. The report…
The Federal Trade Commission has approved an amendment to the Safeguards Rule that would require non-banking institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency. The FTC’s Safeguards Rule requires non-banking financial institutions, such as mortgage brokers, motor vehicle…
Nearly 6,000 homes and businesses connected through ARPA funding in last year, with remaining locations to be connected by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, other federal funding SMYRNA, Del. – Governor John Carney joined state leaders and representatives of Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom, and the…
Delaware State Police investigated a threatening image reported by Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Central High School. On October 25, 2023, at approximately 2:44 p.m., the Cape Henlopen High School staff contacted the Delaware State Police regarding a concerning image of…
The Newark Halloween Parade is this Sunday October 29. From 1430 – 1700 hours, the parade route will close the entire length of East Main Street from Library Avenue to South College Avenue. Local traffic will be permitted between Library Avenue and…
The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Tuesday evening. The investigation began when officers were called to Sam’s Club at 7:11 p.m. for the report of an armed carjacking. Officers responded and contacted the victim, a 26-year-old male…
On Saturday October 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Newark Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused…
The Federal Trade Commission sued to stop four related defendants from deceptively marketing their 1 Virus Buster Invisible Mask (Invisible Mask) that purportedly creates a three-foot barrier of protection against 99.9 percent of all viruses and bacteria, including COVID-19 – without any scientific…
The Federal Trade Commission and State of Wisconsin are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even thousands of dollars in illegal…