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 […]
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein fought to increase drug price transparency for patients by urging the Court to uphold state laws that require pharmaceutical manufacturers to report information about new prescription drugs and historical information about pricing for existing drugs. “Prescription drug prices can be astronomical,” […]
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 […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, July 12, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $2.45 million settlement with Vista Clinical Diagnostics, LLC, for allegedly submitting or causing the submission of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid programs in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. These settlement funds will be returned […]
Don’t Get Caught in the Eye this Hurricane Season Attorney General Josh Stein July 2024 Hurricane season is now upon us in North Carolina and will run through November. Along with the storm surge these natural disasters may bring, they also may bring a new wave of scammers. These criminals will try to take advantage […]
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today reminded North Carolinians to secure their information following Change Healthcare’s February data breach. The total number or identity of affected breach victims is not yet known, but Change has estimated that up to one-third of all Americans […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns—untraceable weapons often made at home from kits—like other firearms. In an amicus brief filed in Garland v. VanDerStok, Attorney General Stein and a […]
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 495. “Great news: a bill that will help protect North Carolina families from the scourge of fentanyl is headed to the Governor’s desk. I […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 1, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today shared tips to help families encourage children to stay safe online over the summer. The average eight- to 12-year-old spends between four and six hours online each day, while teenagers spend up to nine hours. While young […]
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 28, 2024 Contact: Nazneen Ahmed (919) 716-0060 (RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement after the legislature adjourned its session on Thursday. “I thank the General Assembly for working with my office to help make people safer. By passing H495, which bans money laundering, the legislature has given […]