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The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act is to be Watered Down, significantly.

New Jersey has one of the strongest Consumer Fraud Acts in the United States.

There is pending legislation to change the Consumer Fraud Act and make it easier to avoid civil penalties for fraud.

The changes include provisions to exempt "out of state transactions" from the protections of the act.

The changes include the limitation on attorney fees.

The changes include the requirement for detrimental reliance AND makes treble or triple damages optional.

There are no real disincentives to discourage fraud. This bill encourages bad business practices.

THE TRUE COST OF FRAUD IS TREMENDOUS

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Anti Consumer Bill: New Jersey to Welcome Corrupt Businesses

Amy Handlin and John McKeon are sponsoring an anti consumer bill that would change the business landscape in New Jersey.

A key provision of the new New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act would exempt out of state transactions. This means the following. If a someone in New Jersey commits consumer fraud upon a non resident (living in NY, PA or CT) there are no consequences.

"a. apply only to transactions that take place in the State"

The Consumer Fraud Act would encourage businesses to travel to New Jersey to deceive people in other states on the internet or otherwise.

This bill makes consumer fraud easier and will encourage corrupt businesses and individuals to come to New Jersey where they will be protested. Amy Handlin is the co sponsor.

Car Salesman and Dealerships to be Protected with Proposed Changes in Consumer Fraud Act.

Amy Handlin and Jack McKeon have sponsored and introduced ANTI CONSUMER legislation to reduce consumer rights and protect car dealerships.

The changes in the Consumer Fraud Act would exempt or limit liability against businesses that are already regulated such as car dealership. It would also limit liability for consumers who consummate out of state transactions. This arguably contradicts other legislation that has been introduced to increase liability for those committing consumer fraud

CRACKDOWN ON INTERNET FRAUDS

The combination of these two laws would probably create conflicts and a haven in New Jersey for fraudsters.

CHANGES IN THE NEW JERSEY CONSUMER FRAUD ACT TO PROTECT CAR SALESMAN

Amy Handlin is the co-sponsor on this bill to protect car salesman

John McKeon is the primary Sponsor on this bill to protect car salesman

There is a bill pending in the Assembly which significantly and permanently change the way that businesses transact business in the State of New Jersey and the rights afforded to consumers. The bill is labeled [A3333] and if passed by the legislature and signed by the governor that would forever and permanently damage the rights of New Jersey consumers. There are various and daunting adoption in consumer rights in this bill. Unfortunately, this bill is sponsored by a democrat and a republican.

Initially, the substance of this bill would reduce consumers’ rights to proceed on claims against car dealerships.

A nickname for this bill should be the Car Dealership Protection Act. A major portion of the exemptions written to this bill would exempt businesses who were regulated by other agencies and/or authorities. This means that a car dealership who would be regulated by the Banking and Insurance and the Division of Motor Vehicles would likely be exempt from the protections that consumers have under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

Hypothetically, if a car dealership were to have to a new car on their lot, crash it and sell this vehicle which was damaged, the plaintiff would be without rights under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. This would mean that an individual could not sue the direct car dealership for consumer fraud and seek attorney’s fees and triple damages. The car dealerships would gain significant protection if this bill were passed. This bill is definitely and certainly anti-consumer in every way, shape and form. This bill would protect businesses that engaged in fraudulent acts to the detriment of consumers.

It would force the conduct of businesses to be reduced to the lowest common denominator. In effect, the businesses that were acting honestly and within the law would be encouraged and forced to act in the manner inconsistent with the law as a result of the competition with the illegal or improper businesses. This is anti-competitive and will cost New Jersey consumers a significant amount of money. There would be almost no consequences for violating the law.

This news story indicates that repossessions and charge offs are way up:

The real deal:

Continue reading "Car salesman Video" »

What is the status of the auto industry?

There are strong arguments on both sides for the failure of the GM or Ford. 239,000 people are directly employed by the big three. My only question is whether the problems experienced by the big three is the problem or a symptom of the overall ecopnomy?

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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

The State has a great site dedicated to Lemon Law in the State of New Jersey.

There is a list of publications at the Division of Consumer Affairs site.

File a complaint

Licensing Board information.

Division of civil rights

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Odometer Roll Back

The Star Ledger reported that a man admitted to odometer fraud in Federal Court on a case that has been pending since 2004.

In 2004 the FBI arrested 17 in a ring that was alleged to have been rolling back odometers.

It was alleged that:

Robert FIORELLO was the financier of the following businesses and as the leader of the Criminal Enterprise, directed all activity in this illegal operation;

JPF AUTO SALES, Bloomfield, NJ
SEMI MOTORS, Garfield, NJ
TRIBUTE AUTO SALES, Bloomfield, NJ
MJS AUTO SALES, Bloomfield, NJ
RP AUTO SALES, Keansburg, NJ
BLOOMINGDALE MOTORS, Bloomfield/Bridgeton, NJ

The enterprise was purchasing cars and rolling the odometers back by hand and by using a computer. The cars would be resold for a higher amount due to the lower mileage.

Odometer roll back

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I have now posted this a second time to the web site for those of you who are new visitors. What is so funny about this video? He keeps blabbing after he gets run over.

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What is this? What is Augieland?
It has nothing to do with auto fraud, lemon law, used car lemon law, breach of warranty or the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. But if you like to eat out in the metropolitan area, mostly Manhattan, this site is a can't miss. He appears at the top restaurants in the area and gives an honest review. He also appears to have extensive experience with wine and would suggest you browse the site. It is a must.

wow

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Have you had a dream like this?
I think this is an advertisement for a car dealer, but I am not sure. The guy just keeps blabbing while he gets run over. Just about right.

Carton and Rudnick is a law firm located in Middletown/Red Bank that has significant experience in litigating against car dealerships.

This investigative reports catches Jiffey Lube red handed. They are doing no work and getting paid.
Do these companies ever learn? The next time you have an oil change you should mark the oil filter or any part that they are supposed to change

Continue reading "Jiffey Lube Scam. Caught on Video." »

The auto industry is ripe with questionable conduct. This interview with an industry insider reveals that there are wide spread abuses with the granting of credit for consumers.

Continue reading "Sub Prime Car Loans." »

Most people do not understand that selling cars is a complicated process wherein the salesman are specially trained to sell cars. They have rehearsed lines. They have specific instructions as to where to stand and where to sit at the dealership. Selling cars is a process. When you understand this it makes buying a car easier.

This is the video of an angry customer. This is what happens when a customer gets the upper hand. Hard to believe.

This video is very funny and you will definitely laugh. who wouldn't like to do this?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2594645025740031200&q=car+salesman&total=1072&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=5