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The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers about scam websites posing as legitimate classic car and heavy equipment dealerships. These scams often involve sophisticated websites advertising vehicles or heavy machinery at extremely low prices. Fraudsters may go to great lengths to appear legitimate—answering phone calls, sending videos, and even providing fake business licenses. But consumers who send money will ultimately lose it because the vehicles or equipment do not exist.

Tennessee has joined Missouri and 19 other states in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to review and overturn a federal appellate decision that struck down a Pennsylvania law requiring voters to handwrite the date on mail-in ballots. The multistate brief supports a petition filed by the Republican National Committee and argues that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit wrongly invalidated the rule in Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections. The states contend that the decision interferes with the authority of state legislatures to regulate elections and oversteps constitutional limits on the judicial role.

In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announces the top ten complaint categories for 2025. In addition, DCA helped Tennessee consumers recover more than $3.6 million in cash, merchandise and services in 2025 through its voluntary mediation program.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a thorough antitrust review of the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros., warning that the deal could harm consumers, creators, and the broader film industry.

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today, together with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments in NetChoice v. Skrmetti, a case challenging Tennessee's efforts to give parents common-sense tools to protect their children online.

The recent ice storms have caused major damage to trees across the state. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office urges consumers to use caution when selecting a business to provide tree trimming or removal services. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office offers the following tips for consumers in search of tree services.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Carter Lawrence and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following joint statement regarding insurance claims following the recent winter storm that caused significant damage across Middle Tennessee:

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that states across the country have reached new settlements totaling $17.85 million with two drug companies—Lannett and Bausch Health—over claims that they illegally worked with competitors to raise prices on generic prescription drugs. The settlements are part of a nationwide effort to hold drug companies accountable for price-fixing schemes that made everyday medications more expensive for consumers.

Severe winter storms have recently impacted communities across Tennessee, leaving many residents facing urgent recovery challenges. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed as you navigate insurance claims, home repairs, vehicle purchases, and financial obligations. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office offers the following consumer tools for those impacted by the recent winter weather.

Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a settlement with Metropolis Technologies, Inc. (Metropolis), ending a years-long investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into the private parking company. Metropolis will pay $8.75 million to cover consumer refunds, litigation costs, and a free parking program. Metropolis will also be required to implement numerous changes to its business practices to promote transparency and protect consumers.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced the appointments of two members to the Office's communications team.

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office has successfully halted the operation of multiple illegal online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee. This action is part of the Attorney General’s ongoing effort to protect Tennessee consumers from predatory and unregulated gambling operations.

Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued online gaming giant Roblox, alleging the company lures children into an environment it knows is dangerous but promises is safe, in violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, for years, Roblox has deceived Tennesseans about the serious safety risks its platform poses for kids, placing profits above child safety.

Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest telecommunications companies in the country. Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless have collectively facilitated an estimated 3.4 billion scam calls nationwide since 2020.