Far too often, unsuspecting consumers in New Jersey and New York are taken advantage of, exploited, or deceived by a service provider, product, or corporation. In short, they are victims of consumer fraud. Unfortunately, this type of fraud has become commonplace and happens every day. The good news is that New Jersey has strong consumer protection laws in place to help create a fair marketplace—where consumers have rights and receive what they pay for. When this doesn’t happen, those who mislead or deceive customers will face penalties. If you’ve become a victim, our New Jersey consumer fraud attorneys are here to help.
Consumer fraud or unfair trade practices laws are common in most states; however, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is known to offer some of the strictest protections in the country. Since 1960, this law has worked to “combat the increasingly widespread practice of defrauding the consumer.” Furthermore, it was modified in 1971 to give private citizens authority to enforce its conditions. It also allows law firms to pursue legal action on behalf of defrauded individuals. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act has three primary objectives:
Consumer fraud can cause losses of thousands of dollars or even entire life savings. The good news is that victimized consumers don’t have to walk this road alone. Our New Jersey consumer fraud lawyer handles all types of consumer fraud claims. Common types of consumer fraud include:
The New Jersey and New York consumer fraud lawyers at Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., stand up for innocent clients who have been exploited and victimized. With very little information, we can explain what services we offer for your unique situation and what you can expect to incur in fees and expenses throughout your legal matter. We provide free initial consultations to discuss your consumer fraud case and help you determine your next steps. Call us at 800-616-2916 or contact us online today.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partners, Jeffrey W. Varcadipane & Dawn M. Pinnisi, with more than 40 years of combined legal experience as personal injury attorneys.
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