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'Grandparent Scams' Target Ohioans, Attorney General DeWine Warns

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned today that grandparents across the state are losing money to scam artists posing as grandchildren.

4/1/2011

Scammers Exploit Relay System for the Hearing Impaired

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that scam artists are using the relay system for the hearing impaired to target Ohio consumers and small businesses.

3/31/2011

Attorney General Mike DeWine Announces Settlement over Used-Car Marketing

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with nine other state attorneys general today announced a settlement with Georgia marketing firm Action Integrated Marketing (AIM) to resolve accusations that it used deceptive advertising practices.

3/24/2011

Attorney General DeWine Raises Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse During National Poison Prevention Week

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today kicked off National Poison Prevention Week, which runs from March 20–26, with a visit to the Drug and Poison Information Center at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.

3/21/2011

Attorney General DeWine Calls for Oversight of Internet Cafes, Gambling

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced he is recommending legislation to establish oversight of gaming that takes place at internet cafes and similar establishments. The proposal will address electronic games that look like slot machines, which can mislead players and cause confusion for law enforcement.

3/17/2011

Attorney General and Agencies Conduct Raid in Prescription Drug Fight

PORTSMOUTH – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine was on site today for a multi-jurisdictional search for evidence of possible prescription drug abuse at an office at 602 Chillicothe Street in Portsmouth.

3/16/2011

Attorney General DeWine Tours Southern Ohio Hospital, Communities Hit by Prescription Drug Abuse

Attorney General Mike DeWine toured areas of southern Ohio that have been hit hard by the prescription drug abuse epidemic on Thursday and Friday.

3/11/2011

Attorney General DeWine Warns of Tsunami Scams

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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned Ohioans to watch for charitable giving scams as they prepare to help fund rescue efforts related to the Japan tsunami.

3/11/2011

Ohio to Receive $2.6 Million in Record Pharmaceutical Settlement

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with 37 other attorneys general today announced a record $68.5 million dollar settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and AstraZeneca LP (collectively "AstraZeneca") to resolve concerns about its off-label marketing of the antipsychotic drug Seroquel.

3/10/2011

Attorney General Mike DeWine Pledges to Continue Fugitive Safe Surrender Program

(Columbus, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that he is committed to continuing the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program in Ohio.  DeWine, as a United States Senator, sponsored legislation that became law to authorize funding for the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program.

3/7/2011
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