National Consumer Protection Week Video Tip: Spoofing

For National Consumer Protection Week 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is releasing a Video Tip of the Day to warn consumers about scams and schemes to take advantage of consumers. Today, Brittany Steele from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section discusses how scammers pretend to be reputable organizations through caller ID, also known as "spoofing."

2012 Take Action High School Video Contest, 1st Place: I Knew You Were Lion

The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Ohio Council on Economic Education thank everyone who participated in the 2012 Take Action Video Contest. Students demonstrated that they learned about consumer scams and how to protect themselves from becoming a victim.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Take Action Video Contest!

1st place: Kayla Hanneman and Maclane Nugent from Pymatuning Valley High School
2nd place: Jesse Braun and Eric McGinnis from Normandy High School
3rd place: Chance Davis and David Michael from Dublin Coffman High School

2012 Take Action High School Video Contest, 2nd Place: Please Be Careful

The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Ohio Council on Economic Education thank everyone who participated in the 2012 Take Action Video Contest. Students demonstrated that they learned about consumer scams and how to protect themselves from becoming a victim.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Take Action Video Contest!

1st place: Kayla Hanneman and Maclane Nugent from Pymatuning Valley High School
2nd place: Jesse Braun and Eric McGinnis from Normandy High School
3rd place: Chance Davis and David Michael from Dublin Coffman High School

2012 Take Action High School Video Contest, 3rd Place: Stopping Scholarship Scams

The Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Ohio Council on Economic Education thank everyone who participated in the 2012 Take Action Video Contest. Students demonstrated that they learned about consumer scams and how to protect themselves from becoming a victim.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Take Action Video Contest!

1st place: Kayla Hanneman and Maclane Nugent from Pymatuning Valley High School
2nd place: Jesse Braun and Eric McGinnis from Normandy High School
3rd place: Chance Davis and David Michael from Dublin Coffman High School

National Consumer Protection Week Video Tip: Motor Vehicles

For National Consumer Protection Week 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is releasing a Video Tip of the Day to warn consumers about scams and schemes to take advantage of consumers. Today, Wendi Wells from the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section discusses tips Ohioans should know when buying a car.

Attorney General DeWine Kicks Off National Consumer Protection Week 2013

On March 4, 2013, Attorney General Mike DeWine will warn consumers about a scam his office is particularly concerned about, as he recognizes National Consumer Protection Week in Ohio. Attorney General DeWine will also share how high school students are helping protect you against con artists.

News Conference Announcing Ohio Elder Justice Act

On February 21, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined State Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Wes Retherford (R-Hamilton) as they announced the introduction of the Ohio Elder Justice Act. The bill will help protect Ohio's senior citizens from abuse and improve the response to elder abuse victims by strengthening Adult Protective Services in Ohio.