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DCP Gaming Investigation Leads to Federal Grand Jury Indictment, Arrests for Widespread Identity Theft, Fraud

Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Investigators assisted Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Investigators Thursday, in the arrest of two Glastonbury men accused of using roughly 3,000 stolen identities to open bank accounts and commit widespread fraud.
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Consumer Alert: Add Identity Theft Protection to Your Next “Admin Night”

 The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Department of Banking (DOB) are advising consumers to be proactive about protecting their identity, as part of Identity Theft Awareness Week. Including identity protection steps in your daily routine, or adding tasks such as updating your passwords to your next “admin night” can help protect your identity.
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Consumer Protection Reminds the Public to Follow Winter Storm Safety Tips

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is reminding the public of safety tips ahead of the impending winter storm this weekend. If you experience a prolonged power outage, it is important to remember the following tips for storing medication and food, and for staying warm in your home.

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Browse past news releases and consumer alerts from the DCP, dating back to 2011.