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Attorney General Josh Stein Opposes Rollbacks of Federal Anti-Discrimination Protections for Patients and Students

…treatment for everyone, the federal government is taking significant steps backwards that put women and LGBTQ individuals at greater risk for discrimination,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “These proposals could…

Attorney General Josh Stein Takes Meta to Court for Harming Kids

…Facebook, for allegedly designing their social media platforms to hook children and teenagers and deceiving the public by claiming that these platforms were safe and suitable for young users. Attorney…

Attorney General Josh Stein Sues Hurricane Florence Contractor

…to make a quick buck, we allege in our complaint,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “When businesses trick their customers, I’ll take them to court.” The lawsuit alleges that Daugherty…

Attorney General Josh Stein Calls on Meta to Prevent Scammers

…their lives on Facebook and Instagram, but it hasn’t done enough to protect that information,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “The company needs to do more, now, to safeguard people’s…

Attorney General Josh Stein Takes Action to Protect NC Health Care Systems from PPE Price Gouging

…enforce North Carolina’s laws against price gouging during a state of emergency and against unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit alleges that Stephen…

Internet Safety Toolkit

…search engine, the chances that they will be exposed to inappropriate material are greatly reduced. Age-appropriate search engines include: FamilyEducation.com The Attorney General’s staff offers Internet education and safety programs….

Getting Out of Debt

…companies—including out-of-state lawyers—that offer to eliminate or cut your debts by negotiating with your creditors. These operations typically collect large upfront fees but reach very few settlements with creditors, leaving…

Heating with Propane

…Utilities Commission. If you are considering propane as your heat source, read the following tips: Shop around for a dealer who offers the best price and service. Select your dealer…

Consumer Alert: Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams This Year

…offers that seem too good to be true. If you find a low-priced product online, especially on a site you aren’t familiar with, cross-check the price with other more well-established…

Law Enforcement Resources During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, law enforcement officers face special challenges in responding to people with addictions. The North Carolina Department of Justice offers these tips in partnership with Addiction Professionals…