(Phoenix, Ariz - Dec. 17, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard announced that his Office today filed a lawsuit against Bank of America Corporation and its affiliated companies (“Bank of America”) alleging violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud…
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(Phoenix, Ariz. -- Dec. 16, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the creation of a fund to reimburse victims of a fraudulent raffle held by an organization holding itself out as a charity to combat childhood obesity.
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(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 15, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard, along with the Attorneys General of 38 other states and the Federal Trade Commission, filed settlements today with The Dannon Company, Inc. (“Dannon”) to settle allegations of…
(Phoenix, Ariz. - Dec. 15, 2010) Attorney General Terry Goddard today announced the first blow struck by his newly created Border Crimes Enforcement Section. Eighteen members of a major cross-border marijuana smuggling ring have been indicted in…
(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. 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. 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”…