Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas warned businesses about a scam by C F Division Services, LLC, which sends solicitations mimicking government notices for free UCC reports while charging $90. The company's disclaimer is not clear and conspicuous, and the AG has demanded information via letter while investigating the deceptive practices.
The Attorney General sent a letter to C F Division Services, LLC demanding information about its practices and warned the public to avoid the scam, with no specific remedies like fines or injunctions imposed at this time.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and customer agreements, particularly those involving marketing services, document retrieval, or compliance reporting. Focus on clauses governing marketing and solicitation practices, disclaimer requirements (ensuring disclaimers are clear and conspicuous), fee structures and disclosures, and representations regarding government affiliation or endorsement. Contracts may need amendments to mandate prominent disclaimers, prohibit misrepresentation of governmental ties, and require transparent fee communication to avoid deceptive practice claims under consumer protection laws.
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OtherOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2023-press-releases/ag-tong-warns-against-new-government-imposter-scam
redacted ucc mailer.pdf?rev=2931d73926ca4331a40d8dcfa5593db7
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2022/redacted-ucc-mailer.pdf?rev=2931d73926ca4331a40d8dcfa5593db7&hash=C7E97528A16FC33BEE8CE370F1E66334
cf division services letter final.pdf?rev=321af07e475c41a487
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2022/cf-division-services-letter-final.pdf?rev=321af07e475c41a487f9c3bf794ce861&hash=3561E5B0016028CD9057520AADCAABD1
Connecticut Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of states and local governments in filing suit against NHTSA over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The lawsuit alleges the rule violates the agency’s statutory mandate and the Administrative Procedure Act; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition suing the EPA over its repeal of greenhouse gas pollution limits for power plants and separately filed a notice of intent to sue over regulation of existing gas plants. The coalition asks the court to overturn the repeal and restore the protections; the release reports no monetary penalty or final order.
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the generic drug manufacturers conspired to inflate prices, limit competition, and restrain trade. The settlement includes consumer restitution and injunctive reforms; court approval was being sought.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a DHS rule that allows certain affirmative asylum applications to be referred to removal proceedings without an asylum officer interview. The coalition argues the rule violates federal law and harms asylum seekers, including unaccompanied children; this was a policy opposition letter, not a privacy enforcement action.
Connecticut and Massachusetts co-led a coalition protest urging FERC to reject the proposed NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy merger. The coalition argued that the merger could increase market power and threaten energy affordability, reliability, and competition; the release does not report a final enforcement decision or penalty.
Connecticut officials warned residents about potential home improvement scams before an approaching nor’easter, including unlicensed contractors, high-pressure sales tactics, and demands for full payment upfront. The release provides consumer guidance on checking contractors and contract requirements; it does not announce an enforcement action or penalty against a named entity.