News & Updates
5 Tips to Avoid Computer Tech Scams
Do you get pop-up messages on your computer screen that tell you to call tech support? Ignore them—it’s likely a scam!
CONSUMER ALERT: 5 Tips to Avoid Tax Scams
AG Racine urges taxpayers to take these simple tips to keep their information safe this tax season.
CONSUMER ALERT: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Letter Scam
District residents should be cautious as a new scam is making the rounds where fraudsters use letterhead from the District’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
CONSUMER ALERT: Protect Your Personal Information on Social Media
Today, Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed a lawsuit against Facebook for failing to protect users’ personal information and allowing companies to harvest information without users’ consent.
CONSUMER ALERT: Identity Theft Protection Following Marriott Data Breach
Earlier today, Marriott announced a data breach affecting approximately 500 million hotel guests who made reservations at hotels owned by Starwood around the world.
CONSUMER ALERT: DC Water Scam
District residents should be on the lookout for scammers impersonating DC Water technicians.