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- Puppy Buyers Beware: Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Cruel Puppy Market Schemes
November 12, 2024
- Ahead of Veterans Day, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Scams Targeting Veterans
November 8, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Raises Awareness of Intoxicating Industrial Hemp-Infused Food Products and Highlights New Emergency Regulations
November 8, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Ventura County
November 7, 2024
- During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Attorney General Bonta Urges Californians to Stay Safe Against Online Threats
October 17, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Reminding California Workers of Their Rights
October 15, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alerts on Allowable Rent Hike Limits
October 11, 2024
- Ahead of General Election, Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Remind Californians of Voting Rights and Advise Law Enforcement of Laws to Protect Voters
October 3, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Lake County
September 30, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Revised Legal Guidance to Water Providers and Consumer Alert on Protections for Residents Facing Water Shutoffs
September 17, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside Counties
September 13, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in San Bernardino County
September 9, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
September 4, 2024
- Ahead of Labor Day, Attorney General Bonta Issues Labor Trafficking Consumer Alert
August 29, 2024
- Know Your Rights: Attorney General Bonta Encourages Consumers to Speak Out on Pink Tax Violations
August 26, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Governor’s Emergency Declaration in Kern County
July 30, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Governor’s Emergency Declaration in Plumas, Butte, and Tehama Counties
July 27, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Shares Resources for Consumers Following the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
July 9, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community from Common Scams and Fraud
July 8, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Governor’s Emergency Declaration in Butte County
July 3, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert, Warns Californians about Text-Based Toll Charge Scams
July 1, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians: AI-Generated Scams are Widespread and Tricky to Spot
May 30, 2024
- This Tax Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert, Offers Californians Tips to Safely File Taxes
March 25, 2024
- On the Fifth Annual Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians of Social Security-Related Scams
March 7, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alerts, Guidance to Protect California Tenants and Remind Property Managers and Landlords of their Legal Obligations
February 6, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Southern California in Light of Powerful Winter Storm
February 5, 2024
- Attorney General Bonta Reminds Californians of Legal Protections Against Balance Medical Billing
December 12, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Their Right to Hospital Price Information
December 8, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging in Siskiyou County
September 14, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging as Hurricane Hilary Makes Landfall in California
August 19, 2023
- Ahead of Taylor Swift’s California Shows, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians Against Ticket Scams
July 27, 2023
- During Military Consumer Month, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Protect California’s Military Community From Common Scams and Fraud
July 13, 2023
- On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Common Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
June 15, 2023
- Ahead of Tax Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians About Tax Fraud Scams, Other Government Imposter Scams
April 12, 2023
- El Procurador General Bonta Emite Alerta Al Consumidor Para Brindar Recursos de Vivienda A Los Residentes de Pajaro y Otros Californianos Afectados Por Los Catástrofes
April 4, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert to Provide Housing Resources for Pajaro Residents and Other Californians Affected by Catastrophes
April 4, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Expanded Storm Relief
March 15, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Amidst Ongoing Series of Storms
March 9, 2023
- On National Slam the Scam Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians Against Social Security-Related Scams
March 9, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Highlights Consumer Protections for California Service Members, Veterans and Families
March 8, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Amidst Ongoing Winter Storms
March 2, 2023
- On Valentine’s Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians Against Romance Scams
February 14, 2023
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Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Hiring Unlicensed Contractors in Aftermath of Winter Storms
January 26, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Amidst Winter Storms
January 5, 2023
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Humboldt County
December 21, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns of Scammers Targeting California’s Middle-Class Tax Refund
November 28, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Californians Considering Investing in Cryptocurrency
November 15, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Legal Guidance to Water Providers on Protections for Residents Facing Water Shutoffs
October 26, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance to Protect Out-of-State Patients Seeking Reproductive Care in California
October 20, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Tenants' Rights in 24 Languages
October 17, 2022
- California Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Reminding Californians of Their Right to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control
September 26, 2022
- California Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert with Tips for Protecting Your Privacy While Seeking Abortion or Reproductive Care
September 16, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following Governor’s Emergency Declaration in Riverside, El Dorado, and Placer Counties
September 9, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging as Rapidly Spreading Mill Fire Burns in Siskiyou County
September 3, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging During Labor Day Weekend Heat Wave
September 1, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Siskiyou County Due to McKinney and Other Fires
July 31, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Mariposa County Due to Oak Fire
July 25, 2022
- In Honor of Military Consumer Month Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Scams Targeting Military and Veteran Communities
July 25, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance on Abortion Rights and Protections in California Following Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
June 30, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Following Reports of Hospitals Failing to Inform Patients of Options for Free or Reduced-Price Medical Care
June 14, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging During Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage
June 7, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians That Crisis Pregnancy Centers Do Not Offer Abortion or Comprehensive Reproductive Care
June 1, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage
May 19, 2022
- Following Extension of Eviction Protections, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Tenants of Rights and Protections Under California Law
April 1, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumers Alert with Tips to Safely File Taxes and Prevent Tax-Related Identity Scams
March 25, 2022
- During Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Public Servants to Take Advantage of Recent Changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
March 10, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Shares Resources for Homeowners Facing Financial Hardship and Provides Tips to Avoid Foreclosure Scams
March 8, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers Impacted by 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach to Take Proactive Steps to Protect Their Personal Information
March 2, 2022
- Following the Invasion of Ukraine, Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians Against Fraudulent Charitable Solicitations
February 25, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert After Testing Finds Dangerous Levels of Lead in Dried Plum Fruit and Candy Products
February 4, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Highlights Tips in Recognition of Identity Theft Awareness Week
February 3, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Warns Californians to Beware of Illegitimate COVID-19 Testing Sites
January 25, 2022
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Following the Governor's Executive Order on Price Gouging Due to Coronavirus Cases in California Communities
January 8, 2022
- As Californians Give Their Time and Money This Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers With APLA Health in Los Angeles
December 10, 2021
- As Californians Give Their Time and Money This Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers With Unity Shoppe Inc. in Santa Barbara
December 7, 2021
- As Californians Give Their Time and Money This Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers With Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
December 6, 2021
- As Californians Give Their Time and Money This Holiday Season, Attorney General Bonta Issues Charity Consumer Alert, Volunteers With Logan Heights Community Development Corporation in San Diego
December 2, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Shares Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Scams and Fraud While Shopping This Holiday Season
November 24, 2021
- On Veterans Day, Attorney General Bonta Warns Against Scams Targeting Veterans and Their Families
November 11, 2021
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Attorney General Bonta Provides Consumers and Businesses with Tips on How to Defend Against Cyber Threats
October 28, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta: Cannabis-Infused Edibles Packaged as Popular Food and Candy Products Are Unsafe and Illegal
October 28, 2021
- Charity Fraud Awareness Week: Attorney General Bonta Provides Donors with Tips on How to Recognize and Avoid Fraud
October 20, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Reminds Californians It Is Not Too Late to Take Advantage of the Federal Child Tax Credit
October 15, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Provides Public Servants With Information on How to Utilize the Updated Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
October 8, 2021
- As Statewide Eviction Moratorium Expires, Attorney General Bonta Reminds Homeowners and Renters of Rights and Protections Under California Law
October 1, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Shasta County Due to Fawn Fire
September 28, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Lake County Due to Cache Fire
September 8, 2021
- On Labor Day, Attorney General Bonta Highlights Key Worker Protections
September 6, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in El Dorado County Due to Caldor Fire
August 18, 2021
- As Vote-By-Mail Ballots Go Out, Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Urge Californians to Know Their Voting Rights
August 16, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Trinity, Tehama, and Shasta Counties Due to Fires
August 10, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Reminds Tenants and Homeowners of Their Rights and Protections Under California Law
August 10, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Siskiyou, Nevada, and Placer Counties Due to Fires
August 6, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Hearing Aids Sold Online or Over-the-Counter
August 4, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Highlights Scams and Predatory Practices Targeting Service Members Following Roundtable Discussion at Naval Base San Diego
July 30, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Plumas, Butte, Lassen, and Alpine Counties Due to Wildfires
July 24, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Announces First-Year Enforcement Update on the California Consumer Privacy Act, Launches New Online Tool for Consumers to Notify Businesses of Potential Violations
July 19, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Siskiyou, Lassen, and Plumas Counties Due to Wildfires
July 16, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians About Counterfeit COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards
May 19, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Advises COVID-19 Vaccination Providers Not to Charge for Vaccines
May 17, 2021
- Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert Warning Californians About Misleading Claims Made by Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
April 30, 2021
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Reported COVID FEES Charged to Patients
March 2, 2021
- On Giving Tuesday, Attorney General Becerra Provides Donation Tips and Resources to Avoid Scams During the Holiday Season
December 1, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Warns Consumers to Beware Financial Pitfalls and Scams Targeting Veterans and Servicemembers
November 11, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declarations in Del Norte, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Napa, Shasta, and Sonoma Counties
September 29, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Siskiyou County
September 10, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties
September 9, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration Due to Wildfires and Extreme Weather
August 18, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Warns Investors and Consumers to Beware of Digital Asset Scams
August 7, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Reminds Consumers of Data Privacy Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act
June 30, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Warning Against Immigration Scams
June 19, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scams
June 8, 2020
- Attorney General Xavier Becerra Warns Consumers to Beware of Scams Related to Economic Impact Stimulus Payments
May 6, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Reminds Consumers of their Data Privacy Rights During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
April 10, 2020
- Following Judicial Council’s Emergency Eviction Rule, Attorney General Becerra Issues Updated Consumer Alert for Tenants Affected by COVID-19
April 7, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert Regarding False Advertising Related to Coronavirus
March 23, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Calls on Online Marketplaces to Up Their Game to Combat COVID-19 Price Gouging on Their Platforms
March 20, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following Statewide Declaration of Emergency for Novel Coronavirus Cases in California Communities
March 4, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Shares Consumer Tips and Resources for National Consumer Protection Week
March 4, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Advisory Outlining New Data Privacy Rights for California Consumers
January 6, 2020
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Statewide Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration
October 27, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Sonoma and Los Angeles Counties
October 25, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties
October 11, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Announces Arrests, Charges Against 10 Individuals in Southern California Vehicle Title Washing Scheme
May 17, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Announces Sentencings in $2 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme in Southern California
May 16, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Announces Consumers May Be Eligible for Relief as Result of Fiat Chrysler Settlement
May 9, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 38 Attorneys General Calling on Congress to Incorporate Cannabis-Related Businesses into the Banking System
May 8, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Sues San Diego Attorney for Misappropriating More than $2 Million in Charitable Funds for Personal Use
April 15, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Tax Tips for Consumers Ahead of Filing Deadline for Tax Season
March 21, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Points to Consumer Tips and Resources for National Consumer Protection Week
March 8, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Counties Across California
February 28, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra, California Labor Commissioner’s Office File Charges Against Operators of Underground Garment Shop Licensing Scheme
February 25, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Announces Sentencing in $4 Million Southern California Mortgage Fraud Scheme
February 13, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Announces $410,000 Settlement with Giving Children Hope, After the Charity Engaged in a Misleading Reporting Scheme
January 29, 2019
- California Department of Justice Issues Information Bulletin Highlighting New and Amended 2019 Firearms Laws
January 3, 2019
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging in Fire-Affected Communities Statewide
December 27, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Announces $68 Million Multistate Settlement with UBS for Manipulating Key Interest Rate
December 21, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra to Hold Public Forums on California Consumer Privacy Act as Part of Rulemaking Process
December 19, 2018
- California Department of Justice Issues Consumer Alert on the Use of “Federal Limits Apply” Driver Licenses and IDs to Purchase Firearms
November 20, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Butte County
November 8, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Urges Consumers to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 26, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Tips for Consumers During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
October 22, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Joins Coalition Announcing Nationwide Settlement on CVS Health, Aetna Merger
October 10, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
November 9, 2018
- Attorney General Becerra Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency in Butte County
November 8, 2018
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Shares Consumer Safety Tips for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Holiday Shopping Season
November 22, 2016
- Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert on Staying Safe While Having Fun with Pokémon Go
July 22, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Home Improvement Scams
July 13, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Rental and Moving Scams
July 6, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Tips for Service Members and Veterans in Honor of Memorial Day
May 27, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Mortgage Loan Modification Scams
May 13, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert Advising Students What to Look Out for when Applying for Student Loans
April 13, 2016
- Consumer Alert: Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Advises Californians to be Cautious of Scams during this Tax Season
March 28, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert Warning California Businesses to be Aware of Phishing Scams Targeting the Workplace
March 18, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert Warning of Retailer Fraud and Scams Targeting Immigrant and Limited English Proficient Consumers
March 9, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Sports Ticket Scams Targeting Super Bowl Fans
January 28, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Commemorates Data Privacy Day by Issuing Identity Theft Protection Tips
January 28, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Drone Registration and Safe Drone Usage
January 13, 2016
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Urges Californians to Be on the Lookout For the ‘Grandparent Scam’ and Other Recently Reported Scams
December 18, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Tips on Donating Wisely this Holiday Season
November 30, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Tips on Safe Shopping during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Holiday Shopping Season
November 18, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Veteran “Pension Poaching” Scams Targeting Military Veteran Seniors and Their Families
November 10, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Debt Collectors Misleading Consumers about Traffic Tickets and Infractions Amnesty Program
October 28, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Medicare Scams Targeting Seniors
October 13, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
September 25, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Reports of Price Gouging During Wildfires
September 17, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on Student Loan Debt Consolidation Scams
August 19, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert in Response to UCLA Health Data Breach
July 17, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert on California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
April 13, 2015
- Consumer Alert: Protecting Against Identity Theft During the 2015 Tax Season
March 3, 2015
- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Issues Consumer Alert in Response to Anthem Data Breach
February 5, 2015
