News & Updates
CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): PEPCO SCAM
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, District residents should be on high alert for scammers, fraudsters, and predatory business practices.
Newsletter: Remembering George Valentine
I know that many District residents are experiencing hardship and heartache during this public health emergency.
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ALERTA AL CONSUMIDOR (COVID-19): Protección de las personas mayores del Distrito contra la explotación y el abuso financiero
El Fiscal General Karl A. Racine emitió hoy una alerta al consumidor con consejos y recursos para ayudar a los adultos mayores del Distrito y otros habitantes vulnerables a protegerse del abuso y la explotación durante la pandemia del COVID-19.
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CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): Protecting District Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Abuse
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued a consumer alert with tips and resources to help District seniors and other vulnerable residents protect themselves from abuse and exploitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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36 Democrat & Republican AGs Join AG Racine Requesting D.C. Be Treated As a State For Purposes of Receiving State Level Allocation For Coronavirus Relief Funding
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced he is leading a bipartisan coalition with the National Association of Attorneys General and 37 Attorneys General to implore the Senate, House, and President of the United States to treat the District of Columbia as a state for purposes of receiving…
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AG Racine Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Stop Price Gouging by District Stores and Online Sellers
Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) sent five cease-and-desist letters to District-area convenience stores, a beauty supply store, and an online seller for credible allegations of price gouging.
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AG Racine Joins 14 States Urging Amazon And Whole Foods To Expand Paid Sick Leave For Workers During Covid-19 Emergency
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a group of 14 other Attorneys General urging Amazon and Whole Foods to expand paid sick and family leave for their employees and independent contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AG Racine and 33 Attorneys General Urge Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and Walmart to Crack Down on Online Price Gouging
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined with 33 fellow Attorneys General to urge Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and Walmart to crack down on online price gouging on their platforms.
CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): New Emergency Protections for DC Residents
This week, the D.C. Council took swift action to pass emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Viruses Don’t Discriminate
This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.”