2010 Press Releases

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Dec. 14, 2010) Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that he is joining with the Arizona Credit Union League & Affiliates, the Arizona Bankers Association, and Consumer Federation of America to launch an…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 14, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the sentencing of Michelle Tselentis, 58, of Tucson, on charges related to trafficking stolen property and financially exploiting vulnerable adults.

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(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 13, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that he has obtained a $581,533 default judgment in Maricopa County Superior Court against a loan modification company, Asset Creation, LLC, and its owner, Marvin…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 8, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced a judgment totaling $458,000 in civil penalties and restitution for consumers as a result of a mortgage fraud investigation and lawsuit. These enforcement actions come…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 7, 2010) While the holiday season is typically a time for giving, it is seen less charitably by criminals engaged in consumer scams. Here are few helpful tips to avoid becoming a victim to charity and fundraising fraud:…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 6, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today filed complaints against two Arizona companies, alleging violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act in connection with the marketing of purported "principal reduction”…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Nov. 30, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that Diana Joy Glattfelder, 43, of Prescott Valley, the ex-wife of prison escapee John McCluskey, today pleaded guilty in Yavapai Superior Court to attempt to hinder…

(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Nov. 24, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced today that Claudia Washburn, 68, of Payson, the mother of prison escapee John McCluskey, has pleaded guilty in Maricopa County Superior Court to hindering prosecution, a…

(Phoenix, Ariz. - Nov. 24, 2010) With “Black Friday,” the first big day of the holiday shopping season coming Friday, Nov. 26, followed by “Cyber Monday” on Monday, Nov. 29, Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced that his Office has…

(Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 24, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the indictment of 12 individuals involved in a major methamphetamine ring operating in Gila Bend and in the town of San Lucy on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation…