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Photo displays a wooden gavel in a courtroom, part of Connecticut Consumer Protection's warning about jury duty scams.

Consumer Alert: Jury Duty Scam Attempts to Steal Money and Personal Information

The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning the public of a law enforcement imposter scam that alerts recipients about missing jury duty and demands action intended to steal their money and personal information.
Learn more about jury duty scams.  

DCP Issues Summary Suspension of High5Games License for Conducting Illegal Gaming Activity

High5Games is a licensed service provider that develops and provides online slot content for the legal gaming platforms in Connecticut. The Gaming Division’s investigation determined that High5Games also illegally operates an unlicensed online casino, High5Casino.
Learn more about the investigation.  

Consumer Protection, CAES Investigation Sparks FDA Recall for Zaarah Herbals Powders

 An investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection’s Food and Standards Division (DCP) and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has resulted in a Food and Drug Administration Recall for Zaarah Herbals products made and distributed by New York Wholesale Group.
Learn more about the recall.  

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