Consumer Protection Division Archives

Attorney General Brown announces nearly $60,000 in refunds for cancelled Capital Jazz SuperCruises

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday announced that his Consumer Protection Division has reached a settlement with Capital Jazz, a Maryland-based music event promoter, to secure nearly $60,000 in refunds for consumers whose “SuperCruises” were canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The settlement with Capital Jazz and its owner, Clifford Hunte, mandates the […]

Maryland pet owners warned of deceptive animal shelter scam

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Pet owners in Maryland are being warned about a cruel scam that preys on their love for their furry friends. Scammers are posing as animal shelter employees and using social media to deceive people searching for their lost pets. The scheme involves using caller ID spoofing technology to make it appear as though calls are coming from legitimate shelters […]

Attorney General Brown announces settlement with AdoreMe Inc. over VIP memberships

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Online lingerie retailer AdoreMe, Inc. has settled an investigation with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office over allegations of deceptive marketing practices. The settlement (PDF), announced by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Thursday, resolves claims that AdoreMe failed to adequately disclose the terms of its VIP membership program, which led to consumers being billed monthly fees after accepting discounts. […]

Maryland AG warns of betting scams as March Madness heats up

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With March Madness gripping the nation, Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office issued a consumer alert this week, urging basketball fans to steer clear of illegal betting scams and aggressive marketing schemes during the NCAA tournament season. The guidance, released as betting activity surges, highlights the risks of unregulated online gambling platforms, including fraud and identity theft. Attorney General Anthony Brown’s […]

Attorney General Brown’s Home Builder Guaranty Fund pays out over $1.4M to Maryland home buyers over past 5 years

Posted on December 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that between Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2024, the Home Builder Guaranty Fund (the Guaranty Fund), administered by the Consumer Protection Division, paid over $1.4 million to claimants as reimbursement for losses resulting from acts or omissions by registered home builders related to new home construction. A total of $164,803.67 was paid […]

Attorney General Brown announces settlement with wireless carriers over allegations of undisclosed terms in offers

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Some of the nation’s largest wireless carriers have agreed to settle with attorneys general over allegations they failed to disclose all the material terms of their offers. The settlement, announced this week by the office of Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, resolves claims against AT&T Mobility, Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Cellco Partnership, and TracFone Wireless. The wireless carriers agreed […]

Baltimore-based home improvement contractor ordered to pay $1 million after failing to perform work

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that the Consumer Protection Division has entered a Final Order (PDF) against a Baltimore-based home improvement contractor, Bryan O. Jones, and his company, BOJ & Sons Construction, to pay restitution to consumers and civil penalties and costs of more than $1 million. BOJ & Sons took large deposits from at least […]

DOT, Maryland Attorney General’s Office partner to streamline air travel complaint resolution process

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—To address the ever-increasing number of consumer complaints regarding flights disruptions, baggage delays, and lost or delayed flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office have established a memorandum of understanding (PDF) to streamline the process of reviewing and resolving these complaints. The new collaboration between the two parties will result in a more […]

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