Scam Alerts
Phishing schemes, high priced loans, the Nigerian letter scam and variations of the international lottery winner notice have victimized far too many Arizonans. New scams are targeted at consumers every day. We want to help consumers stop scam artists before they strike. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
To stay ahead of the rapidly changing consumer scams and schemes, please sign up for late-breaking Scam Alerts from Attorney General Goddard.
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| 7/31/2007 | Use Common Sense to Avoid Being Scammed |
| 7/25/2007 | Local Scam Attempt Foiled |
Recent Scam Alerts
| 2008 | |
| 5/12/2008 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Rebate Scams |
| 4/9/2008 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Text Message Scam (Audio Clip 1) (Audio Clip 2) |
| 2/11/2008 | Terry Goddard Warns of Tax Rebate Scam |
| 1/15/2008 | Terry Goddard Warns of Medicare Phone Scam |
Previous Scam Alerts
| 2007 | |
| 12/22/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Football Fans of Ticket Scams |
| 12/5/2007 | Terry Goddard Urges Caution on Extended Warranty Offers |
| 11/21/2007 | Consumer Advisory: Holiday Shopping Tips for Arizona Consumers (AG Audio on Gift Cards) (AG Audio on Restocking Fees) |
| 11/9/2007 | Terry Goddard Offers Tips to Avoid Fraudulent Charitable Appeals |
| 10/16/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns of Phone Scam Promising Financial Grants |
| 10/1/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Baseball Fans of Ticket Scams |
| 9/5/2007 | Terry Goddard Amplifies Cochise County Warning |
| 8/30/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns of Online Job Search Scam |
| 7/12/2007 | Consumer Advisory: Tips on Spotting Summer Travel Scams |
| 7/11/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns of Threatening Email Scam |
| 6/29/2007 | Attorney General Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Seniors |
| 5/18/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Of Scam Soliciting Donations for Veterans |
| 5/17/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns of Phone Solicitation Scam |
| 5/4/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns of Magazine Sales Scam |
| 4/19/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers of Social Security Scam |
| 3/16/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers of Credit Union Email Scam |
| 3/13/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers of Tax Season Scams |
| 1/22/2007 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Internet Loan Scam |
| 2006 | |
| 12/1/2006 | Tips on Holiday Purchases |
| 11/22/2006 | Terry Goddard Reminds Consumers to Shop Carefully for Gift Cards |
| 11/3/2006 | Beware of Phony Charities |
| 9/1/2006 | Terry Goddard Issues Warning About Phony Food Service Letter |
| 8/10/2006 | New Email Phishing Scams Use Bank Logos |
| 8/8/2006 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers about Home Repair Scams |
| 7/18/2006 | Terry Goddard Warns Seniors about Callers Claiming to Represent Medicare |
| 7/12/2006 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers of "Secret" Shopper Scam |
| 5/23/2006 | Terry Goddard Offers Tips to Protect Veterans Against Identity Theft |
| 4/4/2006 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Get-Rich-Quick "Opportunities" |
| 3/21/2006 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers about Tax "Phishing" Scam |
| 2/9/2006 | Terry Goddard Cautions Arizona Consumers to be Careful When Choosing a Mortgage |
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| 12/22/2005 | Home Loan Telemarketing Scam |
| 12/14/2005 | Terry Goddard Offers Tips on Charitable Giving |
| 11/23/2005 | Terry Goddard Urges Shoppers to Make Sure Prices Are Accurate |
| 11/7/2005 | Terry Goddard Announces Free Service To Check for Used Cars Damaged by Hurricanes |
| 10/20/2005 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Fake Sweepstakes/Lottery Letters |
| 9/21/2005 | Attorney General Warns Seniors About Medicare Drug Coverage Marketing |
| 8/31/2005 | Attorney General Warns of New Twist on Lottery Scam |
| 8/16/2005 | Medicare Scam That Target Seniors |
| 7/29/2005 | Terry Goddard Warns Residents of a New Twist on Identity Theft |
| 7/27/2005 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Monsoon Repair Scams |
| 7/8/2005 | Vehicle Sublease Schemes Target Car Owners and Lessees |
| 6/8/2005 | Attorney General Terry Goddard Warns Public Employee Retirees About Phishing Scheme |
| 5/16/2005 | *Terry Goddard Warns Consumers About Cyber Scams |
| 4/22/2005 | Terry Goddard Reminds Consumers of Cell Phone Policy on 'Do Not Call' Registry |
| 3/21/2005 | Terry Goddard Cautions Consumers Not to Purchase Globus Media Diagnostic Kits Sold Over the Internet |
| 3/11/2005 | Terry Goddard Advises Consumers: "You Did Not Win the Canadian Lottery" |
| 1/11/2005 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers of Fake Cashier's Checks |
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| 2004 | |
| 12/29/2004 | Terry Goddard Warns Arizona Consumers To Be Careful of "Free Government Grants" |
| 11/1/2004 | "Wrong Number" Scam is Back |
| 9/29/2004 | International/Canadian Lottery |
| 9/1/2004 | Seniors Targeted by Telemarketing Scam Asking for Bank and Identity Information |
| 8/28/2004 | Terry Goddard Warns Arizonans to Beware: Monsoon Season Draws Scam Artists |
| 7/14/2004 | Office Supply Company Telemarketing and Deceptive Invoices |
| 6/24/2004 | Attorney General Warns Consumers to Check Credentials of Providers offering Alternative Pain Relief Methods and Remedies |
| 5/25/2004 | New and Used Vehicle Sales and Leases - Spot-Delivery |
| 4/30/2004 | Attorney General Goddard Warns Seniors to be careful when purchasing new
Medicare Prescription Drug Card |
| 4/28/2004 | Spanish Lottery |
| 4/13/2004 | Goddard Warns Of "Travelers" Offering Asphalt Paving Services |
| 1/27/2004 | Terry Goddard Warns Consumers that Scam Artists are Phishing for Financial Data |
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If you believe you are the victim of consumer fraud, please fill out a Complaint Form with all the requested information. Please also send us copies of any documentation to support your complaint (for example, a copy of a contract, phone records, the names and addresses of persons involved). You may also request a form be mailed to you by contacting the Attorney General’s Consumer Information and Complaints Office at consumerinfo@azag.gov or by phone in Phoenix at 602.542.5763; in Tucson at 520.628.6504; or outside Maricopa and Pima Counties at 1.800.352.8431.
