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DCP Announces Launch of Consumer Protection Monthly Newsletter

Topics will include consumer protection issues, DCP programs, scam and fraud prevention, and more.
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Consumer Protection Issues Summary Suspension for NOA by September in Bangkok in New Haven

This suspension is the result of a referral to the DCP Liquor Control Division from the New Haven Police Department on August 31, 2024, regarding events that occurred during the early morning hours of August 31, 2024.
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Consumer Protection Warns of Scammers Impersonating Electric Utility Employees

DCP has received multiple reports of calls to consumers offering “discounts” on electric rates. This is a scam.
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