Lincoln – Attorney General Doug Peterson today joined a group of 52 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to automatically forgive the student loans of veterans who became totally and permanently disabled in connection with their military service. The bipartisan coalition issued its letter as the country prepares to honor fallen troops on Memorial Day.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced today that Nebraska and a group of 15 other states have filed a Consent Judgment negotiated by the states’ attorneys general and Medical Informatics Engineering, Inc.
3D Consumer Alert is a series of 60-second educational radio spots written and produced by the Consumer Protection Division of the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.
Lincoln - Attorney General Doug Peterson joined 43 attorneys general led by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in announcing a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs.
Lincoln – Nebraska fraud fighting partners have come together to offer a free webinar today to help combat consumer fraud and identity theft in Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CDT).
Lincoln – Nebraska fraud fighting partners have come together to offer a free webinar about fighting consumer fraud and identity theft in Nebraska on Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CST).
Lincoln— While compassion and support are customary in the aftermath of a natural disaster, some individuals and businesses may use this opportunity to prey on those in need.
Lincoln—On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting Mobile Office hours in Alliance inside the Alliance Senior Center (212 Yellowstone Ave) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Nebraska Attorney General applauds the efforts of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association spearheading a day of giving for those in need across our state. Tomorrow, the Nebraska Broadcasters Association is leading a joint initiative to allow Nebraskans an opportunity to contribute in response to recent weather damage and historic flooding.
To help Nebraskans donate with care, the Attorney General’s Office continues to distribute information to reinforce donations reach those in need. A downloadable checklist for giving and a radio 3D Alert PSA both promote giving wisely as well as distinguishing between legitimate charities and scams. These additional tools for citizens are available through Nebraska media and the Attorney General’s website https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov/protect-yourself-response-flooding.
Those who suspect a charity scam should contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at https://protectthegoodlife.nebraska.gov or 800-727-6432.
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(Lincoln, NE) — Attorney General Doug Peterson reminds Nebraskans to donate with care and avoid charity scams in response to recent weather damage and flooding.
