FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 13, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 Download the full video here. Online dating and social media are great ways to meet people and make friends. But they’re also a great way for sweetheart scammers to prey on people who are looking for love or friendship. This Valentine’s Day, make sure the people you […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about potential ticket sale scams ahead of the UNC-Duke men’s basketball game. Social media posts on TikTok and other platforms are advertising tickets to the UNC vs. Duke game at the Dean Smith Center on […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the North Carolina DMV and threatening license suspension, fines, and other penalties. The message claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and directs […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 22, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for porch pirates during this holiday season. Porch pirates are targeting unattended deliveries, making it important for shoppers to take steps to protect their packages. “As holiday deliveries increase, so does porch theft,” said Attorney General […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – This Giving Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on alert for potential charity scams. Scammers may impersonate legitimate charities in an attempt to take advantage of people who want to donate to a good cause. “Helping each other […]
RALEIGH – North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for immigration scams. Our office has recently received reports of scammers posing as immigration attorneys or government officials and offering to provide legal help in exchange for a large upfront payment. In case after case, these scammers take people’s money […]
For Immediate Release Friday, October 3, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on alert for potential scams while the federal government remains shut down. Scammers use government shutdowns as an opportunity to impersonate federal agencies and steal personal or financial information. They are seizing on the uncertainty and […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, September 3, 2025 Contact: nahmed@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Our office has been made aware of an uptick in jury scams circulating in Mecklenburg County. Residents of Mecklenburg County have been receiving calls from people who claim to be deputies from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The scammers claim that the recipient […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 6, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for text scams impersonating the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) and demanding that people pay an outstanding traffic ticket or face severe actions. The Department of […]
In honor of National Pet Month, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to watch out for puppy and kitten scams when buying pets online or on social media, as well as from legitimate pet stores who may get their puppies and kittens from puppy mills and backyard breeders. Attorney General Jackson is also […]