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Consumer Alert: Avoid paying unnecessary fees for official property documents

…the victim of a scam in the process of trying to obtain these documents, you can file a consumer complaint with our office’s Consumer Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….

Vacation Offers

…reputable travel agency or website. Vacation Offer Scams The offer may be a scam if: The trip is free or available at a low price that seems too good to…

Protect Yourself from ID Theft

…companies and other firms that you do business with online to keep your information private. Ask them to change passwords from your SSN. Beware of Scams & Frauds Never give…

Attorney General Josh Stein Takes Texas Robocaller to Court for Violating Permanent Robocall and Telemarketing Bans

…stronger action against John Caldwell Spiller, II after Spiller violated permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. “This defendant has repeatedly violated the court’s order and continued to make harmful scam calls,”…

Attorney General Stein Column: Don’t fall for fake vaccine cards

…to our lives. If you or a loved one has questions about a possible scam or fear you’ve been victimized, contact our office’s Consumer Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….

Money Making Schemes

Learn More About… Business Opportunities Employment Agencies Gifting Clubs Grant Scams Invention Marketing Investments Pyramid Schemes Seminars on Making Money Trade or Career Schools Work-at-Home Scams We Can Help If…

Timeshare Resale

…again. To avoid timeshare resale scams: Check out the company before you agree to anything. Call our office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM toll free within North Carolina (or 919-716-6000 out of state)…

Attorney General Josh Stein Files Suit Against Contractor over Deceptive Trade Practices

…of a contractor scam by these defendants or any other contractor should file a complaint with Attorney General Stein’s office here. Contractor scams related to patios, driveways, decks, etc. are…

Consumer Alert: Storm Watch is Ending, but Scam Watch is On

Friday, August 9, 2024 North Carolinians are picking up the pieces after Tropical Storm Debby, and our office is here to help protect them from scammers. After storms hit, our…

Look for Legitimate COVID-19 Contact Tracers

…to those individuals. For more information, visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/contact-tracing#what-is-the-covid-19-community-team If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, contact our office’s Consumer Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM….