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DCP Issues Guidance for Consumers, Funeral Homes Entering into Prepaid Funeral Contracts

The Department of Consumer Protection is reminding the public about what should be included in a prepaid funeral service contract and issuing guidance about how to verify your funds will be available when you or your family need them.
Learn more about pre-need contracts.  

DCP Announces Settlement with High5Games over Operation of Illegal Online Casino

High5 has ceased operations of online casino in Connecticut, agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to consumers, state for alleged violations of Connecticut law
Read more about the settlement with High5  
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Consumer Protection Issues Two Summary Suspensions for SN Smoke & Vape in Stratford

The Department of Consumer Protection has issuedtwo summary suspensions of the Lottery Sales Agent license and Electronic Cigarette Dealer registration for SN Smoke & Vape (LSA.117565 & ECD.01985),located at 665 Honeyspot Rd in Stratford.
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