News & Updates
New parent? Protect your child’s credit!
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received nearly 14,000 complaints about identity theft of individuals 19 years old or younger.
AG Racine Demands Landlords Explain Short-Term Rentals at 33 Residential Apartment Buildings
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today sent letters to 19 building owners and managers of 33 residential apartment buildings in the District seeking answers about short-term rentals being offered alongside long-term leases.
Shopping for a rental property? Beware of fake listings!
Fraudsters are increasingly using fake listings to steal money and financial information from people who are on the hunt for great deals on long-term leases and short-term vacation rentals.
Child Support Amnesty: Helping Parents Get Back on Track to Support Their Kids
OAG is rolling out a few special initiatives designed to give parents the tools they need to support their children.
AG Racine Announces Child Support Amnesty For August
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced a month-long child support amnesty program in August as part of Child Support Awareness Month.
Charity Check: Don’t be deceived by sham charities claiming to help veterans and service members
Most of these charities live up to fundraising promises, but a few attract donations by lying about the support they deliver.
AG Racine Presses Trump Administration to Release Crucial Data to Protect Student Borrowers
Attorney General Karl A. Racine is calling on U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Betsy DeVos to stop holding back student loan information that helps states protect student borrowers and stop delaying disclosure rules that will help students avoid predatory schools.
Strapped for cash? Beware of high-cost loans disguised as a check
A growing number of financial companies are mass-mailing checks to consumers across the country, making it easy for them to accept a high-interest loan just by signing the check.
Attorney General Racine Announces Insurers Will Correct Errors In Flawed Mental Health Provider Directories
Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced an agreement with three insurance companies – Aetna, CareFirst BlueChoice, and UnitedHealthcare – to ensure that consumers have access to accurate information about mental health providers.
CONSUMER ALERT: DC Water Scam
District residents should be on the lookout for scammers impersonating DC Water technicians.