Other LanguagesThe Washington Attorney General’s Office says a Pinole, Calif., man’s mirror-image version of Russell Investments’ site violated the state’s anti-phishing law.
The Washington Attorney General’s Office says a Pinole, Calif., man’s mirror-image version of Russell Investments’ site violated the state’s anti-phishing law.
I’ve seen quite a few news reports lately warning consumers not to purchase gift cards this season so they don’t get stuck with worthless plastic when a store goes out of business. I’ve also been the recipient of an ominous e-mail that’s been forwarded over and over ...
The federal “Used Car Rule” needs a tune-up. Forty-two attorneys general are asking the Federal Trade Commission to add additional disclosures about a vehicle’s history to the “Buyer’s Guide” notice displayed on cars available for purchase from dealers.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage-finance companies seized by the U.S. government, will suspend home foreclosures and evictions over the holidays.
Citing deceptive business practices, the state Utilities and Transportation Commission cancelled the operating permit for Kent-based residential moving company All My Sons, citing deceptive business practices and numerous violations of state regulations. The company is no longer authorized to move residential customers’ property within the state of Washington.
Money can’t buy love. But that didn’t stop a Washington-based company from tempting Internet users with the chance to learn the identity of a secret admirer. Unfortunately, any lonely hearts or curious souls who may have bit at Tatto Media, Inc.’s promotion lost out. ...
Money can’t buy love. But that didn’t stop a Washington-based company from tempting Internet users with the chance to learn the identity of a secret admirer. Unfortunately, any lonely hearts or curious souls who may have bit at Tatto Media, Inc.’s promotion lost out. ...
-KIRO TV interviewed me for an investigative report about a too-good-to-be-true classified ad promising the chance to live rent-free as an apartment manager. ...
-KIRO TV interviewed me for an investigative report about a too-good-to-be-true classified ad promising the chance to live rent-free as an apartment manager. ...
The Washington Attorney General’s Office is suing a Redmond-based seller of e-commerce services whose failed promises to rev up Web traffic for small businesses drove many customers to file complaints. The lawsuit accuses Visible.net, Captures.com and their owner, Gilbert Walker, of violating state consumer protection and telemarketing laws.
When the economy struggles, fraudulent health insurers work overtime. ... Cons are now calling seniors, claiming to offer a new medical discount card for Medicaid and Medicare patients.
Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced an agreement with Craigslist in which the online classified site will deter and crack down on inappropriate content and illegal activity in its “erotic services” section.
Vouchers offering free gas appeal to not only drivers, but also businesses looking for a low-cost promotional tool to lure potential customers to car dealerships, seminars, etc. But these incentives can be misleading.
Vouchers offering free gas appeal to not only drivers, but also businesses looking for a low-cost promotional tool to lure potential customers to car dealerships, seminars, etc. But these incentives can be misleading.