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Archived Consumer News
2024
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September 05, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Extortion Scam Utilizing Crypto
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September 04, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Four Additional Lawsuits Against THC Shops in Norfolk for Mislabeled Products and Selling to Children
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August 09, 2024 -
Consumer Warning Regarding Diamond Shruumz Product Recall and Notice to Nebraska Retailers
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June 26, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Announces First Settlements in Campaign Against Delta 8 Retail Industry
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June 25, 2024 -
Scammers Targeting Nebraska Nonprofits with Fraudulent Refunds
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June 25, 2024 -
Imposter Scams Circulating in Lancaster County
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June 11, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers and Coalition of AGs Reach $700 Million Settlement Against Johnson and Johnson
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June 06, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in O’Neill
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June 05, 2024 -
McCants Found Liable in Nebraska Game Day Experience Scam
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May 28, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General's Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Scam Text Messages for SunPass Toll Roads
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May 24, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Change Healthcare Data Breach
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May 22, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Files Landmark Lawsuit against TikTok in Nebraska State Court
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May 09, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with Wireless Carriers for Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
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May 08, 2024 -
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit against Everlight Solar for Unlawful Door-to-Door Sales Tactics & Misleading Consumers
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April 29, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Warns Nebraskans to Avoid Scams Related to Recent Tornados
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April 23, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Suit Against Midwest Smoke Shop, Continues Campaign Against Companies Selling Unlawful Synthetic THC Products to Children
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April 16, 2024 -
Attorney General's Priority Legislation Signed by Governor Pillen
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April 04, 2024 -
Nebraska Attorney General's Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Family Emergency Scams
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April 02, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Warns Parents of Social Media Harms
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March 14, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
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March 06, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Meta to Protect Users’ Accounts from Scammers
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March 04, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces National Consumer Protection Week
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January 30, 2024 -
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Series of Settlements Aimed at Preventing Hidden Hotel Fees
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January 25, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2023
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January 18, 2024 -
45 Attorneys General Send Letter to the FCC as it Determines Rules
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January 04, 2024 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Legislative Priorities
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2023
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December 19, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct
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December 01, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Issuance of Refunds to Customers of Red Way Airline
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November 08, 2023 -
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Warns of Bank Impersonation Scams
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November 07, 2023 -
AG Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Pool Company for Stranding Homeowners with Unfinished Pool Pits & Seeking to Gag Consumer Complaints
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October 25, 2023 -
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Launches a Major Statewide Action
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October 19, 2023 -
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announces Bebe Strnad as Chief of the Consumer Protection Bureau
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October 17, 2023 -
Nebraska Joins $10 Million Settlement with ACI Worldwide over Attempted Unauthorized Withdrawals
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October 17, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Healthcare Clearinghouse Inmediata for Data Breach Impacting 1.5 Million Consumers
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October 06, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement with Blackbaud for Data Breach Impacting Thousands
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September 14, 2023 -
Nebraska Attorney General Warning Consumers to Be on the Lookout for Ticket Scams
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September 14, 2023 -
AG Hilgers Files Complaint Against Nfluence for Selling Fraudulent Husker Tickets
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September 11, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $35 Million Settlement with Leasing Company Tempoe, LLC
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July 10, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Coalition in Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Accountability for the CFPB
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June 09, 2023 -
Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens Finalize Opioid Settlement Agreements: Nebraska to Receive over $65 million to Fight the Opioid Crisis
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June 02, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics
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May 23, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Sues Avid Telecom over Illegal Robocalls
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May 19, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Warns Nebraskans about Recent Tech Support Scam
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May 10, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Distribution of Settlement to Nebraskans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
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May 10, 2023 -
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Distribution of Settlement to Nebraskans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
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March 06, 2023 -
Attorney General's Office Announces National Consumer Protection Week
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2022
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December 12, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces $41 Million Settlement with CVS and Walgreens over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
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December 06, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Nebraska to Receive 8 Million Dollars from JUUL Settlement
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November 15, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces $3.1 Billion Settlement with Walmart over Opioid Epidemic Allegations
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November 14, 2022 -
40 Attorneys General Announce Historic Google Settlement over Location Tracking Practices
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November 07, 2022 -
Nebraska Joins Combined $16 Million Multistate Settlements over Previous Experian Data Breaches
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October 18, 2022 -
Attorney General Doug Peterson Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 35 AGs to Regulate Abusive Practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
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September 29, 2022 -
AG Peterson Joins Lawsuit Against Pesticide Makers for Anticompetitive Practices
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August 17, 2022 -
Department of Education Discharges Student Loan Debt for Nebraskans Who Attended ITT Technical Institute
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August 04, 2022 -
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson Calls Attention to Potentially Unlawful Market Manipulation by Investment Firm
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July 26, 2022 -
Opioids Maker Teva Agrees to $4.25 Billion Settlement
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June 22, 2022 -
Nebraska Joins $1.25 Million Multistate Settlement Over 2019 Carnival Cruise Line Data Breach
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May 19, 2022 -
Nebraska State Patrol and Attorney General's Office Warn Nebraska Parents of Sextortion of Minors
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May 16, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins Bipartisan, Nationwide Coalition Defending Affordable Drug Prices
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May 05, 2022 -
AG Peterson Secures Close to $798,000 for Consumers Deceived by TurboTax
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March 23, 2022 -
Announcement of Meeting of the Nebraska Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee
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March 07, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces National Consumer Protection Week
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March 02, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins Nationwide Investigation into TikTok
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February 23, 2022 -
49 Attorneys General Urge Federal Trade Commission to Create Robust Rule Outlawing Impersonation Scams
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January 26, 2022 -
Law Enforcement Partnership in Nebraska Takes Stance Against Methamphetamine
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January 13, 2022 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces $1.85 Billion Settlement with Student Loan Servicer Navient
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January 10, 2022 -
Bipartisan Group of 51 Attorneys General Send Letter to the FCC
2021
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December 02, 2021 -
Attorney General Announces Consumer Affairs Response Team
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November 08, 2021 -
Amicus Brief in FTC v. Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. and Englewood Healthcare Foundation
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- October 05, 2021 - Coalition of 52 Attorneys General Send Letter to Support US Senate Hearings on Protecting Kids Online
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- September 23, 2021 - Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Warns Consumers to Avoid Moving Scams
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- July 23, 2021 - Opioid Settlement Impact to Nebraska
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- July 21, 2021 - Attorney General Peterson Announces $26 Billion Agreement with Opioid Distributors/Manufacturer
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- June 03, 2021 - Buddy: A Digital Citizen
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- June 02, 2021 - 3D Consumer Alert: Puppy Scams
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- May 26, 2021 - Attorney General Peterson Joins Coalition of AGs Urging Congressional Support for Fraud and Scam Reduction Act
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- May 10, 2021 - AG Peterson Joins Coalition of 44 Attorneys General Urging Facebook to Abandon Launch of Instagram Kids
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- April 01, 2021 - Attorney General Peterson Fights Unlawful Sales of Fake Vaccination Cards
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- March 25, 2021 - AG Peterson Reaches Settlement with Omaha Companies for Deceptive and Misleading Statements Regarding COVID-19 Antibody Tests
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- March 23, 2021 - AG Peterson Announces $188.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Medical Device Manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation
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- March 22, 2021 - AG Peterson Alerts that Stimulus Checks May Be Exempt For Attachment, Garnishment or Execution for Certain Consumers
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- March 04, 2021 - AG Peterson Joins FTC, 38 States, and D.C. To Stop a Deceptive Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation
- March 01, 2021 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints
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- February 04, 2021 - AG Peterson Joins Coalition of Attorneys General in Settlement with McKinsey & Company for its Role in the Opioid Epidemic
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- February 02, 2021 - AG Peterson Joins Coalition Taking Action to Ensure Fight Against Robocalls
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- January 28, 2021 - Court Unseals States’ Latest Generic Drug Complaint, Including Excerpts From “Diary Of Collusion”
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- January 05, 2021 - AG Peterson & DHHS CEO Dannette Smith Warn Nebraskans about Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccine Schemes
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2020
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December 23, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Data Breach Settlement with Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Attorney General Peterson, along with the attorneys general of 26... read more
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December 17, 2020 -
AG Peterson Joins Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Google’s Illegal Monopoly in Search
Attorney General Peterson today joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general in ... read more
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December 09, 2020 -
AG Peterson Joins Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Facebook’s Illegal Monopoly
Lincoln -- Attorney General Doug Peterson today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys... read more
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December 07, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces $86.3 Million Settlement with Nationstar
Attorney General Peterson has joined with 50 attorneys general and other federal and state... read more
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November 24, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Data Breach Settlement With The Home Depot
Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced that his office, along with the Attorneys General... read more
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November 18, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Settlement with Apple over iPhone Throttling
Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with a coalition of 33 additional attorneys general, today... read more
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October 20, 2020 -
Attorneys General Statement in Response to U.S. DOJ Filing
Attorneys General from the states of Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, New York, North Carolina, Utah... read more
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October 13, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Settlement With Opioid Manufacturer Mallinckrodt
LINCOLN – Attorney General Peterson today announced a global settlement framework agreement... read more
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October 05, 2020 -
AG Peterson Joins Coalition Urging Creative Community to Protect Young Viewers from Tobacco Imagery
Lincoln – Nebraska Attorney General Peterson today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in... read more
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September 30, 2020 -
AG Peterson Joins $39.5 Million Settlement With Anthem Over 2014 Data Breach
LINCOLN – Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced that Nebraska has joined a $39.5... read more
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September 17, 2020 -
Nebraska Attorney General Peterson Reaches Settlement with Omaha Builder
Celebrity Homes, Inc. to pay $15,000 to settle Consumer Review... read more
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September 15, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces $1.9 Million Debt Relief for Former Nebraska ITT Tech Students in Multistate Settlement
Lincoln, Nebraska – Attorney General Peterson announced today that his office has secured $1,982... read more
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August 25, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement With Honda
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general today... read more
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August 12, 2020 -
Nebraskans Should Be Alert For Online Shopping Scams
The Nebraska Attorney General, OCIO, and the Nebraska Department of Banking join together to... read more
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August 11, 2020 -
Protecting Senior Victims of Fraud During COVID-19
Lincoln--Attorney General Doug Peterson joined with a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys... read more
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July 16, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Files Lawsuit Against Stem Cell Therapy Clinic in Omaha
LINCOLN – Attorney General Doug Peterson filed a Complaint today in the District Court of... read more
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June 16, 2020 -
AG Peterson Asks Apple and Google to Ensure All Contact Tracing Apps Serve a Public Health Purpose
Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Expresses Concern about Contact ... read more
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June 10, 2020 -
Nebraska Joins Complaint in Ongoing Investigation into Generic Drug Industry
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general led by... read more
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June 02, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Updates Regarding Stimulus Debit Cards
Attorney General Doug Peterson is advising consumers that the U.S. Department of Treasury has... read more
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May 21, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson urges Congress to fund expanded access to broadband
Lincoln, NE— Attorney General Peterson has joined 38 attorneys general in urging Congress to... read more
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May 21, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act
Attorney General Peterson Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging... read more
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May 19, 2020 -
AG Peterson Announces Settlement with Santander for More Than $2.6 Million in Relief for Consumers
ATTORNEY GENERAL PETERSON ANNOUNCES OVER $2.7 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH... read more
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May 05, 2020 -
AG Peterson & Midwest Attorneys General Urging Federal Investigation Of Meat Packing Industry Practices
Attorney General Doug Peterson and the Attorneys General from ten other Midwestern states are... read more
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May 04, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins Effort to Expand Illegal Robocall Response
LINCOLN – Attorney General Peterson recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys... read more
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April 23, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Recommends Help for Homeowners Affected by COVID-19
LINCOLN – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Doug Peterson and a bipartisan... read more
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April 20, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Warns Public About Unsubstantiated Claims in Testing
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April 15, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Warns Proceed With Caution When Garnishing Stimulus Payments
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March 25, 2020 -
Attorneys General Warn Online Marketplaces Aren’t Exempt from Price Gouging Laws
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March 24, 2020 -
Attorney General Warning Regarding COVID-19 Scams
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson today issued guidance and a warning to Nebraskans to... read more
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March 10, 2020 -
3D Consumer Alert: Your Digital Footprint
Your digital footprint is the record of all your online activity.
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February 24, 2020 -
3D Consumer Alert: Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Scams
If you have student debt, watch out for debt relief companies that don’t offer relief at all but... read more
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January 28, 2020 -
3D Consumer Alert: Dietary Supplements, Weight Loss, and Gym Memberships
For many Nebraskans, a new year means a new you through resolutions to lose weight and get fit... read more
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January 14, 2020 -
3D Consumer Alert: Return, Refunds, and Disputes
While retail returns and exchanges can extend the holiday shopping season well into January,... read more
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January 14, 2020 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund, Inc.
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2019
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December 09, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Asks FTC To Strengthen Online Protections for Children
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November 26, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Tips for Happy Holiday Shopping
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November 15, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Open Enrollment Scams
Open enrollment is here, the period during which you may freely enroll in or change your health... read more
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October 31, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Rental Scams
Scammers often post advertisements for an apartment or vacation rental at a great price. To... read more
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October 17, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Fake Check or Overpayment Scams
A Fake Check or Overpayment Scam involves someone you don’t know asking you to deposit a check... read more
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October 01, 2019 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Minden
Lincoln—On Tuesday, October 15th, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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September 23, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Telephone Spoofing
Spoofing is a tactic scam callers use to manipulate your caller ID to display any number they... read more
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September 17, 2019 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Cozad
Lincoln—On Tuesday, October 1st, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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September 11, 2019 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Holdrege
Lincoln—On Thursday, September 19th, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be... read more
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September 10, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins 50 Attorneys General in Antitrust Investigation
This week, Attorney General Doug Peterson announced that Nebraska is joining 50 attorneys... read more
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September 09, 2019 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Aurora
Lincoln—On Wednesday, September 11th, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office... read more
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August 27, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins 51 Attorneys General in Fight Against Illegal Robocalls
Lincoln – Attorney General Peterson today announced that as a result of a bipartisan, public/... read more
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August 22, 2019 -
Online Auctions and Sales
To protect yourself when shopping on online auction sites, consider the following before you bid... read more
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August 09, 2019 -
Protect Yourself When Buying Tickets
To protect yourself when buying tickets to popu
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August 07, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins Coalition Urging Video Streaming Industry to Protect Young Viewers from Tobacco
Lincoln – Today a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general, co-led by Nebraska Attorney... read more
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July 25, 2019 -
3D Consumer Alert: Equifax Settlement
This is a breaking news 3D Alert in response to the ... read more
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July 23, 2019 -
AG Peterson Sues Hilton on Behalf of Nebraska Consumers
LINCOLN – Today, Attorney General Doug Peterson filed a lawsuit against Hilton, a multinational... read more
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July 22, 2019 -
Equifax Settlement
Today, Attorney General Peterson joined 49 attorneys general announcing a settlement with... read more
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July 12, 2019 -
AG Peterson Obtains Settlement from Premera over Data Breach
Attorney General Peterson and 29 other attorneys general entered into a settlement today that... read more
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July 09, 2019 -
Hotel Booking Scams
3D Consumer Alert is a series of 60-second educational radio spots written and produced by the ... read more
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June 25, 2019 -
Credit Freeze Protection
3D Consumer Alert is a series of 60-second educational radio spots written and produced by the ... read more
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June 24, 2019 -
AG Peterson Announces $1.7 Million in Debt Relief for Students
Lincoln – Attorney General Peterson announced today that his office has secured $1,767,021.12 in... read more
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June 17, 2019 -
Monitoring Your Credit
3D Consumer Alert is a series of 60-second educational radio spots written and produced by the ... read more
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June 03, 2019 -
Family Emergency Scams
3D Consumer Alert is a series of 60-second educational radio spots written and produced by the ... read more
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May 24, 2019 -
AG Peterson Joins Coalition Calling for Automatic Discharges of Student Loans for Disabled Veterans
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson today joined a group of 52 attorneys general in urging... read more
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May 23, 2019 -
Nebraska Files Consent Judgment in Data Breach Lawsuit
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced today that Nebraska and a group of 15 other states have... read more
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May 20, 2019 -
The Top Scams & Frauds of 2018
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May 13, 2019 -
Nebraska Joins 43 Attorneys General in Antitrust Lawsuit
Lincoln - Attorney General Doug Peterson joined 43 attorneys general led by Connecticut Attorney... read more
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April 25, 2019 -
Event Helping Nebraskans to Fight Consumer Fraud
Lincoln – Nebraska fraud fighting partners have come together to offer a free webinar today to... read more
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April 23, 2019 -
“Fighting Consumer Fraud and ID Theft in Nebraska” Webinar
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March 26, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Provides Information Regarding Contractors
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March 22, 2019 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Alliance & Chadron
Lincoln—On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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March 21, 2019 -
Donating with Care 3D Consumer Alert & Checklist
The Nebraska Attorney General applauds the efforts of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association... read more
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March 18, 2019 -
Donate with Care in Response to Historic Flooding
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March 08, 2019 -
Consumer Protection Week 3D Alert
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March 07, 2019 -
Nebraska Attorney General Supports Nationwide Takedown of Tech Support Scams
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson, in coordination with attorneys general from across the... read more
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March 05, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Urges Congress to Take Action Against Robocalls
Lincoln – Today, Attorney General Peterson urged the U.S. Senate to enact the Telephone Robocall... read more
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March 04, 2019 -
Attorney General Announces National Consumer Protection Week
Lincoln – In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week - a campaign that helps consumers... read more
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February 27, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Start of Wells Fargo Consumer Redress Review Program
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February 25, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Files Lawsuit against Bellevue University
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January 15, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Encore Capital, Midland Credit Management, and Midland Funding
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January 11, 2019 -
AG Peterson Joins $1.5M Settlement with Retailer Neiman Marcus over 2013 Data Breach
LINCOLN—Today, the Nebraska Attorney General announced the Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to... read more
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January 09, 2019 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with Career Education Corp.
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2018
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December 28, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Joins 50 States, District of Columbia, in $575 Settlement with Wells Fargo
Attorney General Peterson announced today that Wells Fargo Bank N.A. will pay $575 million to... read more
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December 12, 2018 -
Nebraska Reaches $125,000 Settlement with Ticket Reseller
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December 03, 2018 -
Attorney General Files First Multi-State HIPAA-Related Data Breach Lawsuit
Attorney General Peterson announced that he, along with attorneys general from ten other states... read more
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October 25, 2018 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Beatrice
Lincoln—On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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October 11, 2018 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Blair
Lincoln—On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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October 02, 2018 -
AGO Reaches Agreement with AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced on October 2, 2018, that the State of Nebraska... read more
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September 26, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Reaches Settlement with Uber
Attorney General Peterson announced that he, along with the other 49 states and the District of... read more
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September 07, 2018 -
Attorney General's Office to Host Mobile Office in Wayne
Lincoln—On Monday, September 10, 2018, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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July 26, 2018 -
AGO Consumer Website Wins WAGGY Award
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July 19, 2018 -
Nebraska Joins FTC in Announcing Operation Donate With Honor
Today, Nebraska joined the FTC and state partners in announcing Operation ... read more
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June 26, 2018 -
AGO Files Consent Judgment and Issues Report at Conclusion of Goodwill Omaha Investigation
Lincoln–Today, Attorney General Peterson was joined by AAG Meghan Stoppel who... read more
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June 15, 2018 -
AGO Announces a $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Citibank
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May 16, 2018 -
Stopping Unwanted Robocalls
Robocalls are an ongoing topic of conversation in Nebraska, leaving consumers wondering what... read more
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April 30, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in McCook
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April 30, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in David City
Lincoln—On Thursday, April 12, 2018, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting... read more
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March 15, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson to Hold Mobile Office in Fairbury
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March 13, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Settlement with USARS
LINCOLN – Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced a ... read more
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March 08, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Top 10 Consumer Complaints
Every day, the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office aids Nebraskans who... read more
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March 07, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Schuyler
Lincoln—On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting... read more
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March 05, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces National Consumer Protection Week
Lincoln – In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week - a campaign that helps consumers... read more
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February 22, 2018 -
Attorney General Peterson Reaches Settlement with Takata
LINCOLN - Attorney General Doug Peterson announced today a settlement with TK Holdings, Inc.,... read more
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February 01, 2018 -
Victims of Fraud Deadline for Filing Claims from Western Union Fund
Lincoln -- Attorney General Doug Peterson reminds Nebraskans who wired money to scam artists via... read more
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January 03, 2018 -
State Attorneys General and State Mortgage Regulators Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation
Attorney General Doug Peterson, 48 other state attorneys general, the District of Columbia and... read more
2017
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December 21, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson and 50 Other Attorneys General Reach Settlement with BIPI
Attorney General Doug Peterson and 50 Other State Attorneys General Reach a $13.5 Million... read more
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November 13, 2017 -
AGO Provides Information Regarding Western Union Fund for Victims of Fraud
Nebraskans who were deceived into sending payments to scammers using Western Union's wire... read more
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November 07, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Fremont
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October 26, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Columbus
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October 23, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson Shares Tips about Data Breaches
The odds are good that it has happened to you. The recent Equifax breach has reportedly... read more
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October 19, 2017 -
Attorney General Doug Peterson Reaches Settlement with General Motors Company Over Defective Ignition Switch
Attorney General Douglas Peterson announced today a $120 million settlement with General Motors... read more
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October 17, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson Shares Simple Tips for Internet Safety
Is your refrigerator putting your home network at risk? We live in a world of “smart” objects,... read more
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October 10, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson Promotes Cybersecurity in the Workplace
As recent major cybersecurity incidents have shown, cyber criminals... read more
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October 06, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Hastings
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October 03, 2017 -
Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Recognizes Cyber Security Awareness Month
You don’t have to be a computer expert to understand the basics of cyber security. Even small... read more
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September 29, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson Announces Partnership with Online Safety Campaign
LINCOLN – Today, Attorney General Doug Peterson announced his decision to partner with the U.S.... read more
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September 19, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson Seeks Documents from Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson announced a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general... read more
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September 18, 2017 -
Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Nebraska City
Lincoln—On Thursday, September 21, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and several... read more
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September 15, 2017 -
AG Peterson Joins 33 Attorneys General in Letter to Equifax
Lincoln –Attorney General Doug Peterson today joined with attorneys general from 32 other states... read more
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September 12, 2017 -
Nebraskans Encouraged to Protect Themselves Following Equifax Breach
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is warning over 700,000 Nebraska... read more
- September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Scottsbluff
Lincoln—On Friday, September 15, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting... read more
- September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Ogallala
Lincoln—On Thursday, September 14, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting... read more
- September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in North Platte
Lincoln—On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be... read more
- September 08, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Hosts Mobile Office Across Nebraska Cities
Lincoln—Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting a series of Mobile Offices in... read more
- September 07, 2017 - Lenovo Settlement
... read more- August 29, 2017 - AG Peterson Reminds Nebraskans to Donate Wisely following Hurricane Harvey
... read more- August 10, 2017 - Nationwide Insurance Data Breach Settlement
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- July 18, 2017 - Scam Alert: Automated calls state that Social Security Number has been flagged for fraud
Lincoln - The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office would like to alert Nebraska residents to a... read more
- July 10, 2017 - Blue Cross Blue Shield Imposter Scam
Scam artists based in Florida are posing as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.
- June 20, 2017 - 35 AGS TO FCC: Don't Gut Broadband Consumer Protection
Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General – Led by NY and TX - Oppose Industry Petition Intended... read more
- June 15, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson Announces Ongoing Investigation to Help Address the Opioid Crisis
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- May 24, 2017 - Nebraska Joins $18.5M Settlement with Target Corporation over 2013 Data Breach
Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced that Nebraska has joined with 46 other states and... read more
- April 18, 2017 - AG Peterson Urges Eligible Nebraska Residents to Submit Claims for Provigil Settlement
... read more- March 06, 2017 - National Consumer Protection Week: A Closer Look at Child Identity Theft
... read more- March 01, 2017 - AG Peterson Joins 39 Other State AG's as Plaintiff in Generic Drug Antitrust Lawsuit
States file amended complaint in lawsuit against six generic drug companies, alleging... read more
- January 31, 2017 - Western Union Settlement
Lincoln-Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced a... read more
- January 18, 2017 - Attorney General Announces Charities Conference and Enhanced Website
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2016
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December 16, 2016 -
Owner of Ashley Madison Enters Settlement
Attorney General Doug... read more
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December 12, 2016 -
$19.5 Million Dollar Settlement With Makers of Abilify
Attorney General Doug Peterson announces that he, along with 42 other Attorneys General, have... read more
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November 07, 2016 -
Mike Flood Imposter Targets Norfolk Resident
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November 04, 2016 -
Settlement to Prevent Unauthorized Charges on Phone Bills
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November 02, 2016 -
Hyundai, Kia Settlement
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October 07, 2016 -
USA Discounters Settlement
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced a settlement today with retailer USA... read more
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September 30, 2016 -
AG Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Central City
Lincoln--On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting... read more
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September 29, 2016 -
AG Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Seward
On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson will be hosting ... read more
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September 23, 2016 -
Antitrust Lawsuit Filed Against Makers of Suboxone
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and 35 other attorneys general filed an antitrust... read more
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September 02, 2016 -
Waste Connections of Nebraska, Inc. Settlement; Syracuse Mayor Pleased
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August 23, 2016 -
AG Peterson Announces Outreach Effort to Nebraskans Qualifying for Student Loan Forgiveness
Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced that his office would begin... read more
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August 08, 2016 -
$100M Barclays Bank PLC & Barclays Capital Inc. Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced a $100 million ... read more
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August 04, 2016 -
AG Peterson Announces Cephalon Settlement
Attorney General Douglas J. Peterson today announced a $125 million, 48-state settlement with... read more
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July 27, 2016 -
Settlement Announcement with Florida-Based Businesses for Postcard Scheme
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced a settlement with Florida-based... read more
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July 22, 2016 -
B & B Communications, Inc. Settlement
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced a settlement with Gage County based B... read more
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July 13, 2016 -
Spoofed Phone Calls Appearing to come from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
Attorney General Doug Peterson is issuing a nationwide... read more
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June 28, 2016 -
Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson today... read more
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June 20, 2016 -
Nebraska E-book Purchasers to Receive Approximately $2.5 Million from Apple Price-Fixing Victory
Nebraska residents who purchased electronic books (E-books) should begin receiving account... read more
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May 10, 2016 -
Avoiding Storm Chasing Scam Artists
Following the widespread destruction... read more
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May 05, 2016 -
Attorney General and Director of Banking Announce Settlement with Western Sky
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and... read more
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April 14, 2016 -
AG Peterson to Serve on NAAG Special Committee on Charities
Attorney General Doug Peterson has been appointed to serve as co-chair of a new Special... read more
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March 30, 2016 -
Sham Cancer Charities Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with the Federal Trade Commission and agencies from all 50... read more
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March 29, 2016 -
Text Message Scam: Imposter Acting as Pinnacle Bank
Attorney General Doug Peterson is issuing a consumer alert for Nebraskans to be wary of scam... read more
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March 18, 2016 -
AG Peterson & NSP Warn of Spear Phishing Scam
Over the last several days, city and county finance directors and small businesses across the... read more
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March 09, 2016 -
Office Expands Reach to Serve Nebraska Consumers
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week - a campaign that encourages consumers... read more
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March 07, 2016 -
New Consumer Protection Website Unveiled
Attorney General Doug Peterson unveiled the new Consumer Protection... read more
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March 07, 2016 -
Apple E-Book Purchasers to Receive an Additional $400 Million
E-Book Purchasers to Receive an Additional $400 Million in... read more
- February 11, 2016 - MoneyGram Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced a settlement... read more
- February 05, 2016 - HSBC Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson today announced a $470 million... read more2015
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December 21, 2015 -
Compliance Violation Postcard
Attorney General Doug Peterson is issuing an alert for Nebraskans to be wary of a postcard being... read more
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November 24, 2015 -
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced today that the State of Nebraska reached an agreement... read more
- November 05, 2015 - Debt Collection Practices
Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announces Operation Collection Protection (OCP)... read more
- November 04, 2015 - Help to Stop Illegal Debt Collection Practices
Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announces... read more
- August 18, 2015 - Amgen Settlement
The Attorneys General have reached a $71 million settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve... read more
- July 23, 2015 - Vitamin Shoppe Settlement
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson announced an agreement... read more
- May 26, 2015 - Classmates Settlement
Attorney General Doug Peterson, along with the Attorneys General of 21 states announced today... read more
- February 27, 2015 - National Consumer Protection Week 2015
In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, which kicks off... read more- February 23, 2015 - Lightning Rod Scam
Attorney General Doug Peterson is urging consumers to be wary of... read more- February 05, 2015 - Text Message Imposter Scam
Attorney General Doug Peterson is issuing a consumer alert for Nebraskans to be wary of scam... read more
- November 05, 2015 - Debt Collection Practices
- February 11, 2016 - MoneyGram Settlement
- September 11, 2017 - Attorney General Peterson to Host Mobile Office in Scottsbluff
- October 05, 2021 - Coalition of 52 Attorneys General Send Letter to Support US Senate Hearings on Protecting Kids Online