Friday, April 19. 2024 Our office was recently notified of a security breach involving AT&T that impacted more than 1.7 million North Carolinians. Data breaches make your personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank or credit card numbers, or other personal information vulnerable. And criminals will not hesitate to use this information to commit […]
Friday, April 12, 2024 Reminder: Tax Day is Monday, April 15. With the deadline to file your taxes approaching, scammers will try to trick you out of your hard-earned money. Use our tips below to help protect yourself and your loved ones from tax season scammers. Guard your personal information. Identity thieves can use your Social […]
Friday, March 22, 2024 Earlier this week, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office sent out a warning about a phone scam that’s been on the rise. People are receiving calls from someone claiming to be a Guilford County deputy who says they must pay a fine immediately to avoid being arrested. To make matters worse, the […]
Friday, March 15, 2024 Spring is almost here and schools across the state are letting out for spring break. Nothing ruins a trip faster than a scammer. If you are planning to travel during the break, make sure to use our tips to prevent getting scammed or falling victim to a bad deal. Travel scam […]
Friday, March 8, 2024 This week, Attorney General Josh Stein announced new actions to protect North Carolina homeowners. Our office is suing Canary General Contracting and Design for defrauding homeowners in Charlotte. So far, our Consumer Protection Division has received 15 complaints about the business and North Carolinians have reported more than $250,000 in financial […]
Today is primary day in North Carolina, and while you are heading to the polls to cast your vote, watch out for bad actors who may use this time to try and send you scam election robocalls. In recent weeks, news media have reported calls that use artificial intelligence to impersonate the President and discourage […]
Friday, February 23, 2024 This week, Attorney General Josh Stein called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect babies and young children after nearly 400 childhood lead poisoning cases were recently linked to recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches that were sold in stores without first being tested for toxic metals. Because of this, hundreds of […]
Friday, February 16, 2024 Earlier this week, a first-person account of a woman who was scammed was posted on the internet. This story serves to remind us that scammers are always looking for new ways to trick people out of their money and steal their personal information. Even the most educated people can fall for […]
Friday, February 9, 2024 When a company suddenly goes out of business, it can lead to problems for its customers. Our office was recently notified that the solar company Encor Solar has gone out of business, leaving many North Carolinians without products or services for which they paid. Our office’s Consumer Protection Division is continuing […]
Friday, February 2, 2024 Valentine’s Day is approaching, and while celebrating love and finding a connection is exciting, scammers leave people heartbroken far too often. Sweetheart scammers prey on people who are looking for love or even just friendship, and often target unsuspecting seniors. The scammer will befriend a potential victim on social media or […]