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Securities Division Sends Notice to Morgan Keegan

Wednesday, April 07, 2010 | 02:52 pm
NASHVILLE - The Securities Division of the Department of Commerce and Insurance has commenced an administrative action today by serving upon Morgan Keegan and other respondents the notice required under the law as a prerequisite to the formal filing of a Petition.
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Consumer Affairs Advises Tennesseans to Beware of Census Scam Artists

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 02:11 pm
NASHVILLE - With the U.S. Census under way, the Division of Consumer Affairs wants to remind Tennesseans that scam artists often use the guise of government-related programs to steal from the unwitting. “Government-benefits fraud is more prevalent than credit card fraud,” says Consumer Affairs Director Mary Clement. “We don’t want Tennesseans to fall prey to identity theft or worse.”
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Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries As You Spring Forward

Thursday, March 11, 2010 | 05:32 pm
NASHVILLE - As clocks move ahead this weekend for daylight saving time, Tennessee State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Leslie A. Newman would like to remind Tennesseans to change their homes’ smoke alarm batteries, as well.
 
“ ‘Change your clock, change your battery’ is an easy phrase to remember and practice, when you update your clocks this weekend,” says Newman. “Smoke alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and be tested monthly to ensure you have the protection you need,” Newman says. “Use this time to protect your home and family.”
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Division of Consumer Affairs Offers Tips to Protect Children's Privacy

Thursday, March 04, 2010 | 03:20 pm
NASHVILLE - As National Consumer Protection Week gets under way March 7-13, the Consumer Affairs Division would like to highlight the importance of protecting children's privacy.
 
National Consumer Protection Week reinforces the importance of consumer education on issues such as identity theft, online fraud and other deceptive and fraudulent practices. This is also a time to stress the need in protecting children’s privacy. Whether they are studying, socializing, playing games or learning, kids are spending a lot of time online. Parents must ensure kids make smart and safe choices when they are online. Your child’s personal information and privacy are valuable – to you, to them and to marketers.
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Cosmetology Board Issues Certification-Scam Warning

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | 10:14 am
NASHVILLE- The Cosmetology Board is cautioning its licensees about mailings that have targeted professionals and establishments in Tennessee with solicitations for payment over supposed certification lapses. Mailings from an entity named “American Cosmetology Board” ask for payment from Tennessee licensees.
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Bomb & Arson Division Announces David Baxter as Director

Thursday, January 14, 2010 | 05:00 pm
NASHVILLE- David Baxter has joined the Division of Bomb & Arson as its director, bringing to the fire investigations team more than 30 years in the fire industry.
 
“We are extremely happy to have David join our team,” says Commerce and Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman. “His leadership and expertise will help the division continue to be a crucial force in fire investigations throughout the state.”
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