Consumer
Protections for New Jersey Families
New
Jersey families work hard every day. They should not have to worry
about unscrupulous business practices, unwanted sales calls, or
having to wait all day for service.
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Jersey now has the toughest "Do Not Call" list
in the nation to end intrusive telemarketing calls.
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We put an end to deceptive lending practices that exploit the
misfortune of others with high interest rates, outrageous fees
and unaffordable repayment terms.
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Established new measures to give cable television customers
better service. These include; eliminating open-ended service
appointments, requiring that customers speak to a service representative
within 30 seconds, and issuing credit for outages of 3 hours
or more.
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Signed legislation providing greater protection against identity
theft. Residents who suffer personal and financial losses are
now able to sue to recover their losses and restore their credit.
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Created a new Consumer Bill of Rights and Buyer's Guide for
purchasing auto insurance, helping drivers choose the most appropriate,
and properly priced level of coverage.
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