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Home Repair Scammers Indicted for Targeting Elderly Victims

In April, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine stood beside Central Ohio law enforcement officers to announce indictments against seven people who ripped off elderly victims in Fairfield, Franklin, Pickaway, and Ross counties with their door-to-door home improvement scheme.

5/15/2013

How to Find a Good Contractor

If you are considering a home repair this spring or summer, make sure you know how to find a good contractor and how to avoid scammers. 

5/15/2013

Buying a Used Car? Beware of Title Problems

When a used car is purchased from a motor vehicle dealer, you expect the dealer to provide a valid certificate of title that transfers ownership of the vehicle. But what happens if the dealer fails to deliver the title? The Attorney General may be able to help.

5/15/2013

Mother’s Day Shopping Tips

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and if you are planning a last-minute gift for the moms in your life, be sure to make smart shopping decisions and avoid scams.

5/15/2013
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