The Office of the Attorney General William Tong
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The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection has provided notice to the Attorney General of an abnormal market disruption regarding the wholesale price of motor gasoline or gasohol. Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-234, no seller of motor gasoline or gasohol shall sell, or offer to sell, an energy resource at an unconscionably excessive price between July 29, 2026, and August 29, 2026.

Consumer Issues

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  • Mortgage Assistance Scams

    These scams usually begin with an offer that seems too good to be true but, in all scenarios, the homeowner ends up in a worse financial situation and often loses the home. Use these Quick Tips to learn how to avoid mortgage assistance scams.

  • Mortgage Scam: Spanish-Speaking Homeowners Targeted

    A nationwide scam operating from the Dominican Republic, but pretending to be based out of Chicago, was calling Spanish-speaking distressed homeowners in the United States. Use these Quick Tips to learn about the scam and to avoid falling victim.

  • Phishing

    “Phishing" is the fraudulent attempt by individuals to obtain personally identifiable information from the public at large by sending millions of emails randomly to anyone with an email address. Learn how to avoid phishing scams with these Quick Tips.

  • Social Security Fraud

    Tips on how to avoid being scammed by fraudsters who falsely claim to be Social Security employees.

  • Identity Theft

    These days, you can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your identity. Help protect your identity, and learn where to turn if you've fallen victim to an identity thief, with these Quick Tips.

  • Buying a Used Car?

    But before you buy a used car, read these Quick Tips and find out what protections are available to you under the law.

  • Automobile Repair in Connecticut

    Learn about automobile repair, licensing and estimates in Connecticut with these Quick Tips.

  • Credit Reports & Scores

    Learn about credit reports, credit scores and your rights under the law with these Quick Tips.

  • Foreclosure Prevention and Loan Modification Assistance

    Click here for resources available to consumers attempting to achieve loan modifications and avoid foreclosure.

  • Lost and Stolen Credit and ATM/Debit Cards

    What should you do if your credit card is stolen or if you notice unauthorized purchases on your debit card statement? Find out with these Quick Tips.

  • Going Shopping on the Internet?

    Going shopping on the Internet? Here are a few Quick Tips to keep in mind.

  • Student Loan Repayment Guide

    In these Quick Tips, find out how the federal Credit Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure, or CARD, Act protects you from credit card abuses.

  • Federal Trade Commission

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to ensure that the nation’s markets are vigorous, efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers.

  • National Charities Information Bureau

    The Alliance reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries.

  • National Fraud Information Center

    The NFIC was originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United States, to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement.