Friday, August 30, 2024 We all enjoy going to live shows and games to see our favorite artists or sports teams, but unfortunately scammers prey on our excitement. One North Carolinian was scammed out of $1,200 after thinking they were buying tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Social media gives bad actors new ways to […]
Friday, August 16, 2024 It seems like every day we hear about a new scheme or another company exposed by a data breach. While this news can be unsettling, the best thing you can do right now is protect yourself and your personal information. It’s important to act quickly to make it harder for scammers […]
Friday, August 9, 2024 North Carolinians are picking up the pieces after Tropical Storm Debby, and our office is here to help protect them from scammers. After storms hit, our office regularly learns about tree removal and disaster repair scams. Follow our tips to help protect yourself. Watch out for price gouging and report it […]
Friday, August 2, 2024 Unfortunately, our office has been notified that scammers are pretending to be Attorney General Josh Stein on social media. Imposter scammers pretend to be someone you know or trust to try to get your hard-earned money or personal information. Remember, our office is dedicated to protecting the people of North Carolina […]
Friday, July 26, 2024 We have recently been alerted about an uptick in scammers stealing checks. People mail a check, often to pay a routine bill, and a check thief will intercept the check and “wash” it by changing both the amount and the payee. In another version of the scam, scammers print a counterfeit […]
Friday, July 19, 2024 We’re hearing about a new data breach every few days, and North Carolinians are being affected. Data breaches occur when people’s personal information, such as Social Security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, and health information are compromised, stolen, or lost. Criminals can then use your personal data to commit identity […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 Our office has received complaints from people who report being scammed through Bitcoin ATMs. Bitcoin ATMs are physical kiosks that offer to exchange cash for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is constantly evolving and is extremely difficult to track, which makes it a great marketplace for scammers. People may use Bitcoin ATMs for legitimate […]
Friday, June 28, 2024 Some North Carolinians have noticed that they’ve been enrolled in health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace without their knowledge. Often, people are only learning of this enrollment when they file their taxes. If someone other than an insurance company you have selected for your coverage contacts you, be skeptical. Use […]
Friday, May 31, 2024 May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the 94,369 selfless active-duty service members from North Carolina and the sacrifices they make for our nation. Unfortunately, scams that target servicemembers and veterans are more common than you might think. Members of the military and their relatives can be vulnerable […]
Friday, May 17, 2024 This month marks Hearing Loss Awareness Month. More than 1.2 million North Carolinians have some form of hearing loss and hearing aids can help amplify sounds to hear better. In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed restrictions on the sale of hearing aids, making it easier for people to […]