FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 17, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians of investment scams across Meta platforms. Scammers are using “deepfake” technology to create ads across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to lure investors into high-stakes scams and take their money through “pump and dump” scams, confidence scams, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are popping up online. They promise massive, unrealistic refunds to lure you in. If you […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 27, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning veterans across North Carolina about a scam that offers veterans monthly payments and free dental coverage through a Veteran Savings Program. No such program exists. The scam uses high-pressure tactics and urges recipients to “call within five […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians of a new text scam targeting drivers with a fake parking and toll violation notice. The message claims the recipient has an outstanding parking or toll violation that has led to an enforcement action against […]
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 […]
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 […]