Consumer Alerts
Awareness for World Elder Abuse Day to Kick-Off with Tele-town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley is reminding South Dakotans that World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be recognized on Friday, June 15, 2018.
AG Jackley and SD Department of Education Team with AT&T to Invest in the Jobs for America’s Graduates Program
Thursday, June 7, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley and Secretary of Education Don Kirkegaard announced today that their offices have joined with AT&T to further invest in the Jobs for America’s Graduates program.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Grandparent Scam
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley’s Consumer Protection Division is seeing the grandparent scam recirculate.
Planning for the 3rd Annual Aging Gracefully Expo Underway
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the 3rd Annual Aging Gracefully Expo (AGE) is scheduled for September 15, 2018. Last year nearly 500 people were reached across the state during the 2017 event.
Codington County Woman Sentenced in Elder Financial Abuse Case
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Barbara Anita Lingenfelter, 60, Watertown, was sentenced in Third Circuit Court to one count of obtaining money, property, or assistance by fraud and one count of petty theft. She pled guilty to these charges on April 11, 2018. Sentencing took place on May 16, 2018.
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Office asks Restlawn Memory Garden Customers to Come Forward
Thursday, May 17, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms today the investigation into Restlawn Memory Gardens located in Huron is still ongoing.
Attorney General Jackley Releases Facebook Response to States' Inquiry on Data Privacy
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that Facebook has responded to a letter that 37 state and territorial Attorneys General sent on March 26, 2018. The Attorneys General letter specifically asked Facebook to provide answers to several questions on the company's business practices and privacy protections.
Attorney General Jackley Reminds Medicare Recipients to be Cautious During New Card Distribution Period
Friday, May 3, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota Medicare beneficiaries to avoid falling victim of scams associated with the new Medicare card.
Day County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Grand Theft Case Involving Elderly Man
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that a Day County jury has found Gary Podzimek, 59, Bristol, guilty of one count of grand theft by deception, one count of attempted grand theft by deception, one count of deceptive act or practice, four counts of making a false or fraudulent sale tax return, one count of failure to pay sales tax two or more times in a twelve month period and two counts of failure to pay sales tax.
Attorney General Jackley's Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Subdivision Quarterly Update
Friday, April 13, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms today that his Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Subdivision continues to receive a good number of referrals since its inception in 2016.
Attorney General Marty Jackley Helps Lead Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs in Demanding Answers from Facebook
Monday, March 26, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley today helped lead a bipartisan coalition of 37 state and territory Attorneys General in sending a letter demanding answers from Facebook about the company’s business practices and privacy protections.
Attorney General Jackley's Legislation to Combat Meth and Opioids Signed into Law
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley extends his appreciation to the South Dakota Legislature and Governor Dennis Daugaard for signing SB 63 and SB 65 into law that will strengthen enforcement for distribution and manufacture of methamphetamine and distribution of opioids in South Dakota.
Attorney General Jackley's Data Breach Bill Signed into Law
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley extends his appreciation to the South Dakota Legislature and Governor Dennis Daugaard for signing SB 62 into law that requires the reporting of data breaches of personal information to consumers.
Attorney General Jackley Marks National Consumer Protection Week with Top Ten Complaint List
Friday, March 2, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that National Consumer Protection Week will kick-off on Sunday March 4, 2018. Jackley has marked this week by releasing the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division’s Top Ten Consumer Complaints reported to his office in calendar year 2017.
Attorney General Jackley's Data Breach Bill Passes Full House
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms the SB 62, a bill that requires the reporting of data breaches of personal information to consumers and to the Attorney General has unanimously passed the full House on a vote of 64-0.
Grandparent Scam Continues to Target South Dakota Seniors
Friday, December 8, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is again warning South Dakota seniors that the grandparent scam has resurfaced targeting all parts of the state. The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Office has received 8 reports in just 2 days from those being hit hard with this scam. It has been confirmed that three individuals have given cash ranging from $17,000 to $145,000.
Attorney General Data Breach Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms the Attorney General sponsored bill that requires the reporting of data breaches of personal information to consumers and to the Attorney General has unanimously passed out of the House Judiciary Committee this morning.
Attorney General Jackley Warns Public of Increased Number of Sweepstakes and Wire Transfer Scams
Thursday, February 15, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking consumers statewide to reach out to their friends or neighbors to warn them of the dangers of sweepstake scams.
Western Union Wire Transfer Settlement Claim Deadline Extended
Friday, February 2, 2018
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the deadline to file a claim in the Western Union settlement has been extended until May 31, 2018.
Attorney General Jackley Reminds Consumers of National Tax Identity Theft Week
Friday, January 26, 2018
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking consumers to mark their calendars for National Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, which will run January 29- February 2, 2018.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Email Scam Targeting Businesses
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning of a scam that has evolved and resurfaced targeting businesses. Previously this scam involved a phone call asking for the billing department with hopes that the person answering the phone would authorize the paying of a fictitious invoice.
Attorney General Jackley Provides Charitable Giving Tips for the Holiday Season
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakotans are extremely generous, whether the giving comes in the wake of a national disaster or during the gift giving season, which is upon us.
Attorney General Jackley Provides Holiday Shopping Tips
Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - The holiday shopping season is upon us and the lure of Black Friday deals and advertisements are abundant. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is again encouraging consumers to shop with care this holiday season.
Western Union Wire Transfer Settlement Monies Available to Victims
Posted on Monday, November 12, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Postal Service have settled with Western Union on a $586 million dollars settlement for aiding and abetting wire fraud.
Operation Protect Veterans Programs Scheduled in Sioux Falls and Rapid City
Posted on Friday, November 03, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is partnering with AARP on Operation Protect Veterans as part of the AARP Fraud Watch Network. The events will include presentations, Q&A sessions and conversations that highlight scams that target military families.
Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakota Consumers of Utility Scam Targeting the State
Posted on Thursday, November 2, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota consumers to avoid a scam involving callers posing as utility company employees who attempt to obtain credit card or bank account information over the phone.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Unauthorized Websites that Falsely Represent Governmental Agencies
Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakotans to be cautious of misleading websites that falsely appear to be representing governmental agencies.
Attorney General Jackley Joins $120 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Defective Ignition Switch
Posted on Thursday, October 19, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. -Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today a $120 million settlement with General Motors Company ("GM") over allegations GM concealed safety issues related to ignition-switch-related defects in GM vehicles. South Dakota will receive $1,107,607.96 as part of this settlement.
Attorney General Jackley Calls on Credit Bureaus to Halt Fees for Consumers Impacted by Equifax Breach
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general to urge consumer reporting agencies Experian and TransUnion to immediately stop charging fees to consumers who want to put in place credit freezes on their accounts in light of the massive data breach at the consumer reporting agency Equifax.
Petition for Certiorari Filed in South Dakota v.Wayfair, Overstock and Newegg
Posted on Monday, October 2, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that he has filed a petition for certiorari, asking the United States Supreme Court to review the South Dakota Supreme Court decision in State of South Dakota v. Wayfair, Overstock and Newegg.
Attorney General Jackley Joins State Attorneys General Request to Equifax to Protect Consumers
Posted on Monday, September 18, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined with attorneys general around the country in a letter to Equifax requesting that it disable links...
South Dakota Supreme Court Issues Important Decision on Fairness Tax for South Dakota Retailers
Posted on Thursday, September 14, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the State of South Dakota is one step closer to bringing tax fairness to South Dakota retailers which would continue to sustain South Dakota's status as an income tax-free state.
Attorney General Explanation for Initiated Measure on Prescription Drugs Upheld by Court
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today Circuit Court Judge Mark Barnett has denied the request to have the Attorney General's Office rewrite the explanation for the initiated measure establishing a cap on the price a State agency may pay for a prescription drug. Drug companies challenged the explanation in court today.
Attorney General Jackley Issues Consumer ALERT - Equifax Data Breach
Posted on Friday, September 8, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is alerting South Dakota citizens that a data breach of Equifax, one of the three (3) Credit Bureaus, has occurred which allowed thieves to access more than 143 million American consumers...
Attorney General Marty Jackley Warns of Scams Following Hurricane Harvey
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley said today that South Dakotans should expect to be contacted by unscrupulous scammers soliciting donations to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Attorney General Jackley Joins Challenge to Oppose Effort to Inject Firearm Regulation into Remington Class Action Settlement
Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined an amicus brief filed in the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals by 11 Attorneys General opposing efforts to introduce firearm regulation into a class action settlement.
Attorney General Explanation Released for Initiated Measure Regarding Prescription Drug Pricing for State Agenciesh
Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that an Attorney General Explanation for a proposed initiated measure has been filed with the Secretary of State.
Attorney General Jackley Joins Settlement with Nationwide Insurance over Data Breach
Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today he has joined Attorneys Generals of 32 States, in reaching a settlement with the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Allied Property & Casualty Insurance Company (collectively "Nationwide"), concerning an October 2012 data breach.
Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Review Microsoft Data Case
Posted on Monday, July 31, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today he has joined 32 other State Attorneys General in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that email service providers cannot shield evidence of a crime from law enforcement by storing data outside the United States.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Pirated Websites
Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley warns that hackers are now using so-called pirate websites to infect computers. These websites, which online users visit to watch illegally distributed movies, music, books, and other copyrighted content, have become a major source for infecting computers with dangerous malware that can lead to identity theft and other serious financial and privacy harms.
South Dakota Medicaid Fraud Unit Takes Part in Nationwide Health Care Fraud Sweep
Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the Attorney General's Medicaid Control Fraud Unit (SD MFCU) participated with various law enforcement authorities in a nationwide coordinated health care fraud sweep.
Attorney General Jackley Statement on EPA Rescinding Waters of the U.S. Rule
Posted on Tuesday June 27, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Scott Pruitt and Corps of Engineers, under Douglas Lamont, have withdrawn the Obama-era regulation that asserts federal authority over state waters.
Attorney General Jackley Join 20-State Coalition Urging EPA to Respect States' Role Against EPA Overregulation
Posted on Tuesday June 20, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a 20-state coalition in requesting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency preserve the role of the states in protecting the nation's water sources.
Attorney General Explanations Released for Four Constitutional Amendments Regarding Campaign Finance and Lobbying Laws
Posted on Thursday June 19, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Attorney General Explanations for four separate proposed constitutional amendments have been filed with the Secretary of State.
Attorney General Jackley Joins National Attorneys General Investigation on Opioids
Posted on Thursday June 15, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is working with a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from across the country in an investigation to evaluate whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sales of opioids...
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Deceptive Tobacco Settlement Advertising
Posted on Wednesday June 14, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakota citizens of recent deceptive advertisements related to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. These advertisements mislead consumers into believing they are eligible to receive tobacco settlement money...
South Dakotans Asked to Recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Posted on Monday June 5, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking South Dakotans to join in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2017. The Attorney General's Elder Abuse & Financial Exploitation Subdivision has been in service for one year...
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division Warns of Sweepstakes Imposters
Posted on Friday June 02, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota consumers that winners of the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes do not receive phone calls about their prizes...
Attorney General Jackley Joins $18.5M Settlement with Target Corporation over 2013 Data Breach
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota has joined with 46 other states and the District of Columnia in an $18.5 million settlement with the Target Corporation to resolve the states' investigation into the retail company's data breach...
Hutchinson County Man Sentenced for Grand Theft by Deception
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Stephan Nicholas McCrae, 50, Menno, was sentenced in Circuit Court, Fall River County, to 4 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary...
Community Partners Wanted for Aging Gracefully Expo this Fall
Posted on May 16, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is pleased to announce a collaboration of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division and the South Dakota State University Extension Office to expand the Aging Gracefully Program (AGE) Statewide...
Attorney General Jackley Releases Top 10 Consumer Fraud Complaints as Part of the National Consumer Protection Week
Posted on March 10, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the top 10 consumer complaints reported to his office...
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week
Posted on March 3, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) kicks off next week and the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division will join...
Grandparent Scam Continues to Target South Dakota Seniors
Posted on January 19, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is again warning South Dakota seniors that the grandparent scam has resurfaced...
Attorney General Jackley Warns Against Travel Scams and Timeshare Resellers
Posted on January 12, 2017
PIERRE, S.D - It is that time of year again when people are planning winter trips to warmer regions and may be faced with advertisements...
Attorney General Jackley and 42 Other Attorneys General Reach $19.5 Million Settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Posted on December 8, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota and 42 other Attorneys General, reached a $19.5 million......
Attorney General Jackley Encourages Cautious Charitable Giving
Posted on December 7, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking South Dakotans to beware of those potentially exploiting victims of the Copper Lounge.....
Attorney General Jackley Provides Holiday Shopping Tips
Posted on November 24, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - The holiday shopping season begins earlier each year and this year is no exception with the lure of pre-Black Friday deals.......
State Attorney General Reach Settlement with Retailers USA Discounters
Posted on October 7, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley and 49 other State Attorneys General announced a settlement with retailder USA Discounters......
Attorney General's Office Secures Recovery for Consumers on Provigil
Posted on August 5, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that a $125 million, 48 state settlement with Cephalon and affiliated companies......
State Attorney General Announces Compensation for South Dakota Consumers Under Settlements with Volkswagen Over Emission Fraud
Posted on June 30, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota has joined 37 other states and jurisdictions in a settlement requiring Volkswagen to pay more than $570 million for violating state.......
State Attorney General and Federal Authorities Settle Claims Against Two Sham Cancer Charities
Posted on April 5, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley along with Federal Trade Commission and agencies from all 50 states have obtained a permanent injunction to dissolve two nationwide sham cancer charities and ban their......
Attorney General Jackley Reaches Joint State-Federal Settlement with HSBC to Address Mortgage Loan Origination, Servicing, and Foreclosure Abuses
Posted on Feb 5, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley today announced a $470 million joint state-federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer HSBC to address mortgage origination, servicing, and...
National Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
Posted on January 25, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week will run this week. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses a Social Security number..............
Attorney General Jackley Warns Consumers of Email Hacking Scam
Posted on January 4, 2016
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers of an email hacking scam that targets personal email accounts in an attempt to obtain personal identifying information or money. The Attorney General's...
Attorney General Jackley Provides Holiday Shopping Tips
Posted on November 24, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - The holiday shopping season begins earlier each year and this year is no exception with the lure of pre-Black Friday deals and advertisements filled with one-of-a kind specials. The Attorney General's....
Attorney General Jackley Statement on Fantasy Sports Wagering
Posted on November 13, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley releases this statement and summary of South Dakota law based upon actions occurring across the United States on fantasy sports betting. Presently...
Brandon Man Sentenced on Deceptive Business Transactions
Posted on October 21, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Joseph Matthew Stanford, 38, Brandon, was sentenced today on one count of selling a motor vehicle without the consent of lienholder. Stanford received...
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Hailstorm Scams
Posted on September 21, 2015
PIERRE, SD -Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking South Dakota consumers to proceed with caution when making home and auto repairs as a result of the recent hail storms that have plagued the state. Based on several inquiries...
IRS Phone Scam Targeting South Dakotans
Thursday, August 20, 2015PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakotans of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) phone scam that has surfaced in South Dakota. The scam involves a caller telling the consumer they are being sued by the IRS for an unresolved debt...
Attorney General Jackley and 48 Other State Attorneys General Reach a $71 Million Consumer Settlement with Amgen Concerning Biologic Medications Aranesp® and Enbrel®
Posted on August 21, 2015PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley and 48 other States have reached a $71 million settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations that Amgen unlawfully promoted biologic medications Aranesp and Enbrel. Aranesp is used to treat certain types of anemia ...
Out-of-State Transient Pavers Indicted on Deceptive Trade Practices Violations
Posted on August 7, 2015PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Henry Josh Harrison, 46, Spiro, Oklahoma and Nailor L. Harrison Jr, 49, Carthage, MO were indicted on charges stemming from transient contractor work they were performing in several South Dakota counties. The Harrisons were operating under the business name RNH Paving.
Oklahoma Man Arrested for Deceptive Trade Practices Violations
Posted on July 23, 2015PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Willie Buck Stanley Jr., 43, Spiro, Oklahoma was indicted yesterday on 1 count each of failure to inform buyer of their right to cancel and failure to furnish cancellation form, class 6 felonies, punishable by up to 2 years in the penitentiary and/or $4,000 fine.
Attorney General Jackley and 44 Other Attorneys General Call on Leading Telecommunication Providers to Offer Call-Blocking Technology to Consumers
Posted on July 22, 2015PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley and 44 other State Attorneys General today called on the leading telecommunication providers to offer call-blocking technology to help consumers stop unwanted telemarketing calls and texts.
AG Jackley Announces FTD, Classmates.com to Pay $11M Over Deceptive Practices Allegations
Posted on May 27, 2015PIERRE - Attorney General Marty Jackley along with the Attorneys General of 21 states announced today that Classmates, Inc. ("Classmates"), along with Florists' Transworld Delivery, Inc. and FTD.com Inc. (collectively "FTD"), have agreed to pay $11 million to settle allegations that the companies engaged in misleading advertising and billing practices. South Dakota share in this settlement was $184,895.07.
Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakota Citizens of IRS Data Breach
Posted on May 27, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota citizens that a data breach of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has allowed thieves to access more than 100,000 tax payer's personal tax information. These identity thieves used a tool on the IRS website to obtain last year's tax return information.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Charitable Scams Relating to Tornado Disaster
Posted on May 14, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking South Dakotans to beware of scam artists potentially exploiting tornado victims from South Dakota. These scam artists typically show up after disasters and pose as charities to collect money from those who are willing to help.
State Officials Warn of Potential Unscrupulous Contractors in Wake of Delmont Tornado Disaster
Posted on May 12, 2015
PIERRE - Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety urge Delmont tornado victims to proceed with caution when moving into the recovery phase of this disaster. Residents will understandably be eager to have new construction or the necessary work done to their damaged property. However, state and local officials are urging consumers to take the necessary steps to evaluate a bidder before contracting for a job. Consumers who need repair work done quickly following a natural disaster are often targets of unscrupulous business practices.
Attorney General Jackley Announces $158 Million Mobile Cramming Settlement with Sprint & Verizon
Posted on May 12, 2015
PIERRE - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division along with the Attorneys General of the other 49 States and the District of Columbia, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Federal Communications Commission-reached settlements with Sprint Corporation ("Sprint") and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon"), that include $158 million in payments, and that resolve allegations that Sprint and Verizon placed charges...
SD Board of Geographic Names and AG Jackley Caution of a Group Seeking Funds to Rename Harney Peak
Monday, April 27, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Board of Geographic Names and Attorney General Marty Jackley are notifying South Dakota consumers about an organization that is asking for donations and holding itself out as the "Official and Authorized" site for the proposed renaming of Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak. This organization has no affiliation with the government in the State of South Dakota.
Attorney General Jackley Reminds Sirius XM Subscribers of May 4 Settlement Restitution Deadline
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the attorneys general of 44 states and the District of Columbia, entered a settlement agreement with Sirius XM Radio Inc. in December 2014 to pay $3.8 million to the states and to provide restitution to eligible consumers to resolve claims that the satellite radio company engaged in misleading advertising and billing practices. South Dakota's share in this settlement was $50,037.51.
Court Scams Continue to Target South Dakota Citizens
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
PIERRE - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota citizens continue to be heavily targeted by two different types of telemarketing scams that use the court system as a means to construe urgency to their claims. Both scams include recorded phone messages that threaten the recipient with law enforcement action if the phone call is not returned. Once the call is returned the citizen is asked to provide personal identifying information including social security numbers and then they are instructed to obtain a Green Dot card to pay the penalty for being late.
Grandparent Scam Resurfaces in South Dakota
Friday, March 13, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is telling South Dakota seniors to be leery of telephone calls from someone claiming to be their grandchild or other family member and requests money for a critical situation. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is again seeing an increase number of complaints from seniors who have been receiving these types of calls from a purported grandchild in need of money.
A.G. Office and SD Department of Labor and Regulation Warn Businesses of Labor Law Poster Scams
Thursday, March 5, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley and the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) are warning businesses to beware of poster scams from companies selling various federal agency postings.
AG Jackley Warns Public of Increased Number of Sweepstakes Scams Targeting South Dakotans
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley is asking consumers statewide to reach out to their friends or neighbors to warn them of the dangers of sweepstake scams. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has had several victims come forward to file formal complaints against these types of...
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week
Sunday, March 1, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) begins today and runs through March 7th and the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division will join with federal, state and local government agencies and national organization to celebrate this 17th annual event. NCPW is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.
Brandon Man Indicted on Deceptive Business Transactions
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Joseph Matthew Stanford, 38, Brandon, was indicted February 10, 2015 by a Minnehaha County Grand Jury. Stanford was indicted on one count of grand theft by deception, class 4 felony, maximum penalty of 10 years and/or $20,000 fine, one count of grand theft by deception, class 5 felony, maximum penalty of 5 years and/or $10,000 and one count of selling a motor vehicle without the consent of lienholder, class 6 felony, maximum penalty of 2 years and/or $4,000 fine.
New Attorney General's Privacy Rights Handbook Available
Thursday, February 5, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the updated version of the Privacy Rights handbook is now available to the public.
Attorney General Jackley Warns of Influx in Yellow Page Directory Scams
Monday, February 2, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Consumer Protection Division has received complaints from several small businesses and schools across South Dakota who have received solicitations that appear to be invoices from the local Yellow Page Directory. The invoices typically contain the "walking fingers" logo and the name "Yellow Pages", but these are likely not the directory that most have grown accustom.
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division Touts National Tax Identity Theft Week
Monday, January 26, 2015
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that National Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week begins this week. Tax identity theft happens when someone uses a Social Security number to get a tax refund or tries to obtain personal identifying information while acting as an Agent of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has seen several of these scams surface over the past six weeks and expects the number to increase throughout the busy tax season.
Attorney General Jackley Announces $90 Million Cramming Settlement with T-Mobile
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota and 49 States and the District of Columbia, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission reached settlements with T-Mobile USA, Inc. that include at least $90 million in payments, and that resolve allegations that T-Mobile placed charges for third-party services on consumers' mobile telephone bills that were...
Transient Contractors Plead Guilty in Consumer Case
Monday, December 15, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that two individuals conducting business in South Dakota as transient contractors have pled to charges for failure to inform buyer of right to cancel and failure to furnish cancellation form. The two companies were operating under the names of Tar & Chip Construction & Paving and Asphalt & Seal Coating & Paving.
Attorney General Jackley Announces $3.8 Million Multistate Settlement with Sirius XM
Thursday, December 4, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley, along with the attorneys general of 44 states and the District of Columbia, announced today that Sirius XM Radio Inc. has agreed to pay $3.8 million to the states and to provide restitution to eligible consumers to resolve claims that the satellite radio company engaged in misleading advertising and billing practices. South Dakota's share in this settlement is $50,037.51.
Attorney General Jackley Provides Holiday Shopping Tips
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - The holiday shopping season begins earlier each year and this year is no exception with the lure of pre-Black Friday deals and advertisements filled with one-of-a kind specials. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division is again encouraging consumers to shop with care this holiday season. Jackley...
AG Jackley Warns of Unemployment Benefits Scam Targeting the State of South Dakota
Wenesday, October 15, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley warns employers and employees to be cautious of an unemployment insurance benefit scam targeting South Dakota.
South Dakota Joins in $105 Million Mobile Cramming Settlement with AT&T Mobility
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota has joined 49 States and the District of Columbia, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission in reaching a settlement with AT&T Mobility LLC. This $105 million settlement resolves allegations that AT&T Mobility placed charges for third-party services on...
New Senior Citizen Handbook Available
Monday, August 18, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the updated version of the Senior Citizen Handbook is now available to the public.
AG Jackley and 41 Other State Attorneys General Reach a $35 Million Consumer Settlement with Pfizer
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 41 other Attorneys General in reaching a $35 million settlement with Pfizer Inc, who as parent of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. agrees to be bound by the judgment, to resolve allegations that Wyeth unlawfully promoted Rapamune, an immunosuppressive drug currently approved by the FDA as prophylactic for organ rejection...
Utility Company Scam Targeting South Dakota Consumers
Thursday, June 26, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota consumers to be cautious of callers claiming to be with local utility companies and threatening to turn off their electricity. The caller argues that these accounts are past due and without immediate action the utilities will be shut off.
Attorney General Jackley Joins State-Federal Settlement with SunTrust
Wednesday June 18, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley today announced a $550 million joint state-federal settlement with mortgage lender and servicer SunTrust Mortgage Inc. to address mortgage origination, servicing, and foreclosure abuses.
Attorney General Marty Jackley Announces $105 Million Consumer Settlement with GlaxoSmithKline
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
PIERRE, S.D.- Attorney General Marty Jackley today announced a settlement that signals a major change in the way pharmaceutical sales teams are motivated and paid for the ultimate benefit of consumers. The Attorneys General have reached a $105 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline, LLC to resolve...
Attorney General and Department of Social Services Unveil Behavioral Health Initiatives
Monday, May 19, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - In August 2012, Attorney General Marty Jackley and 35 other Attorneys General, reached a record $200 million dollar settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson for alleged improper marketed the antipsychotic drugs Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab and Invega. The complaint alleged that Janssen engaged in unfair and deceptive...
Attorney General's Office & Department of Revenue Warn of Tax Scam
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Revenue is warning the public to be on guard against a scam in which individuals are being asked to pay money to address a penalty for property tax or income tax due.
Wire Transfer Scam Targets South Dakota Company
March 27, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning businesses to be cautious of a scam which targeted a South Dakota company with a substantial fraudulent wire transfer attempt. The scam began with an email exchange which appeared to be within the company's own network and ended with an attempted fraudulent wire transfer. In this particular incident, the company's corporate...
SD Residents to Begin Receiving Refunds from Settlement of EBook Price Fixing Lawsuit
Tuesday March 25, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that South Dakota consumers will begin receiving account credits or checks this week in partial settlement of a 2012 E-book price-fixing lawsuit brought by Attorneys General from 33 states. The lawsuit...
Robocallers Target Consumers in Credit Card Scam
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota consumers to be cautious of robocalls targeting consumers with a scam that implies that their Mastercard has been locked or suspended. The automated phone message prompts...
Legislation Strengthening Consumer Protection Laws & Protecting Businesses Signed into Law
Friday, March 14, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley extends his appreciation to the South Dakota Legislature and Governor Dennis Daugaard for signing SB 23 into law that will strengthen consumer protection laws and protect businesses. "This legislation was aimed to better protect our consumers and legitimate businesses from annoying and costly scam artists...
Attorney General Jackley Warns South Dakota Businesses of Credit Card Scam
Thursday, March 13, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley today warned business owners to be cautious of a telemarking scam that begins with the potential customer seeking to purchase various retail items with a credit card. Several lumber suppliers have been subject to this scam. The scam begins with a telephone call to the business for a direct retail...
Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division to Participate in National Consumer Protection Week
Monday, March 3, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley's Consumer Protection Division has joined with federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 16th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 2-8, 2014. NCPW is a coordinated campaign that encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make better-informed decisions.
Jackley Offers Tips for Consumers Following Neiman Marcus Security Breach
Monday, February 3, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is encouraging consumers to be proactive in protecting their financial security again now that another major retailer, Neiman Marcus has announced they have suffered a security breach.
Utility Bill Scams Targeting South Dakota Businesses
Thursday, January 30, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning South Dakota businesses to be cautious of a utility bill scam that is making its way across the state. The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has received several phone...
Attorney General Jackley Warns of IRS Phishing Scam
Friday, January 17, 2014
PIERRE, S.D - Tax season is upon us and Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning consumers of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) related scams that target tax payers. Consumers will begin to receive emails or text messages from individuals claiming to represent the IRS, informing the recipient about their tax refund and seeking personal and financial information.
AG Jackley Urges Target Customers to Take Advantage of Free Credit Monitoring in Wake of Data Breach
Monday, January 13, 2014
PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley today urged all South Dakota residents who shop at Target stores to take advantage of one year of free credit monitoring being offered by the retail company in the wake of the massive data breach announced last month. "Because Target's security breach is affecting many...