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The Basics of Buying a Used Car

The combination of stimulus payments and income tax refunds may lead some families to consider buying a used car. Motor vehicles are consistently the top complaint category reported to the Consumer Protection Section. Read on for tips on buying a used car.

4/13/2021

AG Yost Reminds Parents How to Protect Children from Identity Theft

A new video explains to parents throughout Ohio the importance of protecting their children from identity theft through initiating freezes on their credit reports.

4/13/2021

Attorney General Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Robocall Enforcement Unit

In March 2021, Attorney General Dave Yost celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Robocall Enforcement Unit. Read on to learn about the progress this unit has made toward making Ohio the toughest state for robocallers to operate in.

4/13/2021

Watch Out for Home Improvement Scammers

Home improvement scammers often ask for large down payments but simply take the money and run, leaving homeowners with no repairs and no refunds. Then, they move on to another customer to repeat their scheme.
 

4/13/2021