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Protecting Louisiana Consumers

  • 2/11/2022

Super Bowl is Sunday, Attorney General Jeff Landry Offering Safety Tips to Those Wishing to Bet on Big Game

AG Jeff Landry: I highly encourage sports fans to take precaution if they want to place bets on their computers and on their phones.

  • 8/11/2021

Attorney General Jeff Landry Warns Consumers of Recently Recalled Child Products

AG Jeff Landry: As Louisiana Attorney General, I am committed to making our State a safer place for our children. I urge families to take a brief moment to learn about these recalled products.

  • 8/10/2021

Summer 2021

Summer 2021

  • 8/10/2021

Louisiana, Alabama Launch Initiative to Gather Info on Social Media Censorship

AG Jeff Landry: I encourage all who have been impacted to file a complaint, and I hope this initiative will expose just how far-reaching the suppression has been.

  • 7/29/2021

Survey Says: “Identity Theft,” Attorney General Jeff Landry Warns Against Social Media Quizzes

AG Jeff Landry: It is difficult to tell which are innocent fun and which are covers for bad actors trying to steal your identity or worse.

  • 5/20/2021

After The Flood: Attorney General Jeff Landry Warns Against Scammers

AG Jeff Landry: I encourage those impacted by the recent flooding to educate themselves on fake charities, sham rental properties, and contractor fraud.

  • 5/13/2021

Click With Caution, Attorney General Jeff Landry Warns Consumers

AG Jeff Landry: Phishing attacks can occur through texts, emails, and social media messages with scammers sending unsolicited or "too good to be true" communications convincing recipients to open attachments or hyperlinks for fake and malicious websites.

  • 3/9/2021

Use Caution When Conducting Online Marketplace Transactions

AG Jeff Landry: As we mourn the death of Mr. Vindel, Louisiana should also become aware of best practices to help stay safe with online marketplace transactions.

  • 2/11/2021

Avoid the Traps of Online Romance Scams

AG Jeff Landry: According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost more than $200 million to romance scams in 2019—up nearly 40% since 2018. It is important for Louisiana consumers to recognize the warning signs of phony profiles and be proactive in guarding personal information.

  • 2/4/2021

Louisiana Secures Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with McKinsey & Co for Its Role in Opioid Epidemic

AG Jeff Landry: This is a great start in holding accountable those who have stoked the fire of the opioid crisis. My office and I will continue working to treat the addicted, relieve their families, and protect the public from this horrific epidemic.

  • 1/28/2021

Winter 2020

  • 1/8/2021

Louisiana Company Targeting Veterans Shut Down

AG Jeff Landry: As a proud veteran and the State's chief legal officer, I will continue doing all that I can to protect our military community from being exploited. Our veterans earned their benefits by putting their lives on the line for our freedoms; the least we can do is fight to defend them from unscrupulous schemes that violate our consumer protection laws.

  • 11/18/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Announces Settlement With Apple Over iPhone Throttling

AG Jeff Landry: Now, more than ever, it is important to hold Big Tech accountable for any and all questionable or dishonest business practices. My office and I will continue fighting to protect Louisiana.

  • 11/5/2020

Fall 2020

  • 11/5/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Informs Consumers Of Recently Recalled Child Products

AG Jeff Landry: In order to help ensure the well-being of all Louisiana children, I urge parents and guardians to take a brief moment to learn about these recalled products.

  • 10/2/2020

Suddenlink Services Disrupted by Hurricane Laura, Attorney General Jeff Landry Fighting for Customers Left in the Dark

AG Jeff Landry: Too many seniors have been unable to talk to their loved ones, too many students have been unable to virtually learn, and too many patients have been unable to receive telemedicine. They not only deserve answers, but they also should receive some guarantees that their issues will be resolved.

  • 9/15/2020

Hundreds of Former ITT Students to Receive Millions in Debt Relief

AG Jeff Landry: This settlement will provide much-needed relief to many Louisiana students who incurred debts for questionable education because of unethical and illegal lending practices.

  • 8/4/2020

Louisiana & California Attorneys General Lead Major Bipartisan Effort to Help People Infected with COVID-19

AG Jeff Landry: Protecting the public during this pandemic does not need to be partisan; and I am grateful that General Becerra and our colleagues from across the political aisles have come together in this cause. Americans ill from COVID-19 should have options in their medical treatment, and today’s petition will hopefully ensure they can access and afford remdesivir.

  • 6/5/2020

Florida Lifts Restrictions on Louisiana Travelers

AG Jeff Landry: I thank Governor DeSantis and General Moody for not only recognizing the success our State has made slowing the spread of Coronavirus but also, and most especially, for removing the travel restrictions that had been placed on Louisiana travelers. Many Louisiana citizens travel to Florida to visit family, conduct business, or get much-needed vacations; today’s declaration helps make those movements a lot easier.

  • 6/2/2020

Attorney General Jeff Landry Alerts Citizens that Some in Louisiana Will Receive Stimulus Money on Debit Cards

AG Jeff Landry: The federal government is indeed sending debit cards to some people, and those recipients should follow all directions provided with the prepaid cards.