8/6/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein August 2018 Summer vacation is wrapping up, and many of you or your children are beginning to think about or are getting ready to start or return to college. But there’s important homework to do before the semester begins.Higher education is a major financial investment, and students can use the […]
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7/9/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein July 2018 As we celebrated our nation on the 4th of July, we must also remember those who work to keep us safe. July is Military Consumer Month, a good time to highlight the work my office does to protect our service members from scams and fraud. Unfortunately, members of […]
6/18/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein June 2018Summer weather brings a lot to be excited about, but don’t forget that it also brings hurricane season. Unfortunately, experts are predicting an especially high level of hurricane activity this year. We can’t know how natural disasters will impact our homes and neighborhoods, but there are some things you […]
5/25/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein What’s better than the beginning of summer? Longer days, warm weather, and for many, summer vacations. But nothing will cause a trip to go off the rails faster than falling victim to a travel scam. When you’re planning your travel this year, plan ahead with these tips to help […]
4/20/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein Spring cleaning sometimes leads to spring home repairs. Updating or fixing your home can be stressful. There are many decisions to make – and, of course, you want to make sure that any work done on your home is done well and lasts.Don’t let a scam add to your stress. […]
3/15/2018 Attorney General Josh SteinWe all get busy during tax season – and that includes the thieves who specialize in taking your money. While you’re working to get all of your information in order to file your taxes, it’s important to be on the lookout for scams designed to get your personal information or rob […]
2/9/2018 By Attorney General Josh Stein This Valentine’s Day, take care not to have your heart broken and your bank account emptied. One of the most common frauds my office sees is the sweetheart scam, when scammers manipulate victims’ romantic feelings to rob them of their money. In 2017, my office received 74 reports of sweetheart […]
1/1/2018 Attorney General Josh Stein Are you thinking about getting in shape for 2018? Getting healthier is a great resolution to make, and fitness studios and gyms always see higher enrollment at the beginning of the year.But be careful that your fitness motivations aren’t leading you to make financial decisions that will see the numbers […]
12/1/2017 Attorney General Josh SteinOne of my favorite things about the holiday season is how North Carolinians’ generosity extends beyond their own families to reach neighbors in need. However, there are some who view the holidays not as a time of giving but as a time for taking—taking advantage of your generosity and taking your […]
5/31/2017 Attorney General Josh SteinImagine you are buying a new home.You have a lot of questions.How much do I need to borrow? What is the interest rate? What will my monthly payments be? Is my home a good investment?Student loans should be no different. College is a great investment, but it can also be an […]