Moorestown Friends’ triumph marks the end of a four-month competition in which 80 schools from 18 counties put their consumer know-how to the test on topics that included financial fraud, charitable giving, home improvement regulations, and store pricing and refund laws.

Before the championship match got underway at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex this morning, Acting Attorney General Robert Lougy told the teams their presence at the final round made them all winners.

“You have a keen understanding of the laws and regulations that protect you as consumers,” Acting Attorney General Lougy said. “That’s important because teens are under constant advertising pressure. There are a lot of people out there who want to separate you from your money. Your success in the Consumer Bowl proves you all have the tools to ensure you’re spending wisely and know how to avoid being taken advantage of in the marketplace.”

The Consumer Bowl competition, established in 1997 by the Division of Consumer Affairs, is designed to educate young adults on a variety of consumer issues.

“It’s never too early to learn how to spend wisely,” said Steve Lee, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “Each year the Division receives thousands of complaints from consumers who have lost money through unfair contracts, illegal scams, and false advertising. The Division works tirelessly to educate the public on how to avoid being taken advantage of.”

Moorestown Friends High School, making its first appearance in the final Consumer Bowl showdown since 2013, grabbed the lead early and never let go, racking up an impressive 90 points en route to victory. Voorhees High School in Hunterdon County took home the Silver Medal with 60 points, and Randolph High School in Morris County picked up the Bronze Medal with 55 points.

The following students represented Moorestown Friends High School:

• Joshua Murdy, Captain
• Alex Barrett
• John Barton
• Alex Horn

The following students represented Voorhees High School:

• Christopher Compton, Captain
• Soren Denlinger
• Andrew Hofbeck
• Todd Jobson II
• Kevin Wyckoff

The following students represented Randolph High School:

• Jonathan Stein, Captain
• Michael Iskols
• Haley McArthur
• Kelsey Nason
• Cooper Seligson

For more photos of Consumer Bowl 2016 visit the State Division of Consumer Affairs website.

Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting its website or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey) or 973-504- 6200.

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