Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

Attorney General Letitia James’ Court Victory Against Citibank Over Fraud Protections

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: lucasImages / shuttterstock.com  New York Attorney General Letitia James recently achieved a major legal milestone in her ongoing lawsuit against Citibank (Citi), with a federal judge rejecting Citi’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, which alleges that Citi failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and […]

Attorney General James Secures $725,000 from Equifax for Harming Consumers Through Inaccurate Credit Scores

Attorney General James Secures $725,000 from Equifax for Harming Consumers Through Inaccurate Credit Scores

By ag.ny.gov | Editorial credit: madamF / shutterstock.com  Equifax Reported Incorrect Credit Scores to Lenders, Inflating Costs for New Yorkers NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC (Equifax) for inaccurately reporting tens of thousands of New Yorkers’ credit scores to lenders, inflating costs for loans and […]

Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Their Privacy When Using Mobile Phone Messaging

Attorney General James Provides Tips for New Yorkers to Protect Their Privacy When Using Mobile Phone Messaging

Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  NEW YORK – New York State Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to protect their privacy when using mobile phone messaging. The FBI and other federal agencies recently warned Americans of coordinated attacks on U.S. telecom wireless networks that may have allowed hackers […]

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Drug and Gun Trafficking Operation that Sold Fentanyl and Cocaine in Brooklyn

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Drug and Gun Trafficking Operation that Sold Fentanyl and Cocaine in Brooklyn

Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office  AG’s Investigation Seized More Than 5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl and More Than One Kilogram of Cocaine. Second Indictment Charged One Defendant for March 2024 Shooting in Brooklyn NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrests and indictments of eight individuals for their roles […]