…criminal justice system, defend the state of North Carolina, protect taxpayers, and prevent scams and frauds. I look forward to sharing updates with you about our work. As always, my office…
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about these tactics.To protect yourself against these scammers, remember: Let it ring. The best and easiest way to combat telemarketing fraudsters is to let unknown calls go to your answering machine. If…
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Scammers are finding new ways to exploit people’s economic distress to steal their money and personal information. Our office is aware of robocall scams that include…
…is a now or never opportunity, walk away. Before you sign up, check out the agency by calling the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. It’s also a good…
Friday, October 13, 2017 Scammers are trying to capitalize on people’s fears about GenX in their water. Beware of companies that offer free water testing and claim that sending them…
“Don’t Get Taken in the Season of Giving” website.If you think you’ve been victimized by any scam, file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division or call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….
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…the coronavirus pandemic and winter storms. Please report concerns about price gouging to the North Carolina Department of Justice by filing a complaint at https://ncdoj.gov/gouging or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. Since…
If you’re trying to get your finances in order, steer clear of scams that could drive you even further into debt. Watch out for debt negotiation or debt settlement scams. Avoid…
…a resolution or contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM toll free within North Carolina. If you bought the car from an individual seller, contact the prior owner…
…call toll free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. For more about avoiding home construction and renovation scams watch The Money Pit, an excerpt from our consumer protection video Standing Up, Fighting…