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“Ohio Protects” Multi-Media Outreach Initiative Begins

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced the launch of a new multi-media outreach initiative to increase Ohioans’ awareness of scams, fraud, and identity theft and how they can protect themselves.

6/3/2016

Fentanyl Cases and Deaths Increase in Ohio

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine continues to caution Ohioans about the powerful drug fentanyl after Prince’s autopsy reveals the artist’s cause of death was “self-administered fentanyl.”

6/3/2016

Attorney General DeWine Announces 11,000 Rape Kits Tested as Part of Special Initiative

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that forensic scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) have now tested 11,000 rape kits for DNA as part of a special initiative to secure justice for victims of sexual assault in Ohio.

6/2/2016

New Twist to IRS Scam Costing Ohioans Thousands

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of callers who claim to represent the IRS and ask for payment via iTunes gift cards, after 10 Ohioans recently reported losing between $1,000 and $11,500 to the ploy.

5/26/2016
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