News & Updates
CONSUMER ALERT: One Ring Scam
The “one ring” scam is when scammers call you from an international number, hang up after letting it ring once, and hope that you call them back so that you will be charged long distance fees.
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.
HEADS UP: Child Support Services Office Opens at 1:00pm on Dec. 6
OAG’s Child Support Services Division (CSSD) will be closed on Thursday morning, December 6 and will resume normal operations at 1:00pm.
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.