The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and the relevant cases are covered in this section. The most important case is Cox v. Sears because the Supreme Court reinvigorated the Consumer Fraud Act with this case/analysis.

As a general matter the act is to be liberally construed because it is remedial legislation enacted for the benefit of the consumer. Many cases have required this analysis under the act and the Administrative Code sections. Litigating this area of law can be complex and requires an intensive understanding of the case law and the Administrative Code.

Used and new car scams have evolved over the years and have adjusted to the changes in the law and the law has adjusted to the changes in the marketplace. It is an ongoing process. New Jersey is blessed with some very solid and practical laws to protect both businesses and consumers with common sense. The laws recognize that those attempting to defraud cannot be trusted to act properly.

The laws are interpreted to permit the award of counsel fees to attract competent counsel to litigate these cases to stop wide scale fraud, and with the proliferation of the internet and internet fraud these laws are imperative for the marketplace to operate more efficiently.

The Division of Consumer Affairs is a very good resource for those seeking State help in these matters. They perform frequent investigations on various matters.

Offering fraud awareness program.

Credit Tutorial for college students; Material to download

UBS settlement on auction rate securities

Joint investigation with Medford Police

Travel company multi-million dollar settlement

Suit filed against custom drapery and blind business