NCDOJ

North Carolina Department of Justice

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Learn about Top Ten Complaints to avoid trouble

Complaints to AG Cooper’s Consumer Protection Division were up nearly 19 percent in 2009. Read our list of top complaints so you can avoid common problems and make every dollar count. If you experience a scam or bad business deal, let us know about it by filing a complaint.

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Operation Medicine Drop

Prescription drugs are the second most abused drug among young people, and most teenagers who use prescription drugs without proper authorization get them from their home or a friend’s home. AG Cooper and the SBI are partnering with local law enforcement, Safe Kids NC, and the U.S. DEA to sponsor prescription drug take-back programs across the state during the week of March 14-20. Find out about events in your area.

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Get tax time tips

Are you hurrying to finish your taxes? Don’t rush into getting an “instant” refund without reading our tips. Learn about free ways to file your taxes and still get your refund fast. You can also find out how to avoid tax scams and check out a tax preparer.

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Fight foreclosure and loan modification scams

Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, scam artists are trying to make a profit at struggling homeowners’ expense. More than 400 consumers complained to us about foreclosure and loan modification rip offs last year, and we’ve taken action against more than 200 of these outfits. Learn how you can avoid the scams and where to get real help instead.

Attorney General's Top Issues

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