News & Updates

Newsletter: Rooting Out Public Corruption

OAG recently announced a new Public Corruption Section to focus on a broad array of wrongdoing that impacts the public’s confidence in honest District government.

Beware of COVID-Related Charity Scams

Especially now, many Americans are admirably trying to help those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis through charitable donations—but beware of scams.

Newsletter: New Emergency Protections for D.C. Residents

We’re over a month into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and I know how much fear and uncertainty District residents are experiencing.

ALERTA AL CONSUMIDOR (COVID-19): Estafas en pagos federales de auxilios por coronavirus

Los residentes del Distrito deben estar en alerta máxima por estafas relacionadas con pagos federales de auxilios por coronavirus o "pagos de impacto económico".

DC Youth: Chat with Us

In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and social distancing guidelines, OAG has shifted to virtual programs, including weekly social media chats, to ensure we continue robust and educational conversations with D.C. youth.

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): Federal Coronavirus Relief Payment Scams

District residents should be on high alert for scams related to federal coronavirus relief payments or “economic impact payments.”

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.

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.”

Topics: Civil Rights