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Program to Collect Repayments from Unemployment Compensation Fraud

Today, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced they will be cracking down on Ohioans who fraudulently receive unemployment benefits by withholding the federal income tax refunds of those who fail to repay what they owe.

7/9/2012

Attorney General, Department of Health, and Drug Free Action Alliance Announce Prescription Drug Drop Box Program

The Attorney General’s Office is partnering with the Ohio Department of Health and the Drug Free Action Alliance to invite southern Ohio’s law enforcement agencies to participate in the newly established Ohio Prescription Drug Drop Box Program. The program will provide approximately 75 drop boxes to collect prescription drugs and three incinerators to destroy them.

7/9/2012

Attorney General DeWine Urges Ohioans to Check Computers for Possible Infection from International Fraud Scheme

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans that if their computers are infected with a certain kind of malware, they may not be able to connect to the Internet as of July 9, 2012. Temporary servers, set up to give those with computers infected in an international "click-fraud" scheme time to repair their systems, are scheduled to be turned off on Monday.

"These servers have been running for several months but are set to shut down soon," said Attorney General DeWine. "Please check your computer to see if you were affected by this international scam."

7/6/2012

Attorney General DeWine Sues Alan Ray Bridal for Consumer Law Violations

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Alan Ray Bridal and its owner Alan Ray Church for violating Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act. The business did not notify its customers when it closed and left many consumers with unfulfilled orders.
 
“In what is supposed to be a happy occasion in life, many brides were left without their dresses when Alan Ray Bridal abruptly closed,” Attorney General DeWine said. “This action sends a message that it is unacceptable for any business to close without first fulfilling its obligations to paying consumers.”

7/5/2012

Attorney General DeWine Announces Arrest of Sexual Predator on New Child Pornography Charges

The arrest happened in Portage County this afternoon after agents with the Attorney General's Crimes Against Children Task Force said they found evidence the man was downloading and sharing child pornography.

7/3/2012

Ohio Attorney General DeWine and Cuyahoga Prosecutor Mason Announce Casino Indictments

According to investigators, the defendants were each caught cheating on various casino games such as Black Jack, Texas Hold'Em, Roulette and Craps.

7/3/2012

Attorney General DeWine and Ohio Latino Affairs Commission Warn of 'Notario Scams' Following New Immigration Policy Announcement

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission today urged anyone who is interested in pursuing participation in the federal government's deferred action process not to be deceived into paying for expensive assistance in applying. It's not yet clear what fees, if any, will be necessary and the federal government has asked that these requests not be submitted until it creates a process to accept them.

7/3/2012

WANTED SEX OFFENDER: Christopher Stacy

According to public records, the last time Christopher Stacy made contact with Marion County deputies was in August 2011, when he registered himself as homeless.

7/2/2012

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Traveling Contractors Following Major Storms in Ohio; Offers Tips for Repair and Removal Services

Following the violent weather in Ohio this weekend, Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered a warning to residents to beware of traveling contractors who try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.

7/2/2012

Attorney General Mike DeWine Announces $40 Million Settlement for Ohio Medicaid

Under the terms of the settlement, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve allegations that GSK engaged in various illegal schemes related to the marketing and pricing of drugs it manufactures.

7/2/2012
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