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September 1, 2010
Atty. Gen. McGraw Marks Start of EnergyStar Sales Tax Holiday;
Three-month tax savings program to run through November
Today, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw and Governor Joe Manchin announced the start of an EnergyStar Sales Tax Holiday to run from September 1 through November...
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Attorney General McGraw Sues Eight More PayDay Lenders, Demands Companies Stop Doing Business In WV
August 18, 2010
In his continuing initiative to protect West Virginia consumers from unlawful Internet payday loans, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw today brought suit against eight more companies for illegally soliciting and servicing payday loans in West Virginia.
The suit asks the Court to order...
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Attorney General McGraw Sues Computer Screen Makers for Price Fixing
August 17, 2010
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw today filed suit against the world’s largest manufacturers of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display panels (LCDs), alleging that the companies conspired to fix the prices of their products.
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Attorney General McGraw Reaches Settlement with FFD Payday Lenders; Agreement nets $305,000 in refunds for WV consumers
July 21, 2010
CHARLESTON – In a continuing effort to protect West Virginia consumers from unlawful Internet payday loans, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw today announced a settlement with FFD Companies, operators of at least five Internet payday loan web sites, to refund illegal fees and interest to West Virginians...
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Attorney General Darrell McGraw Sues Three Individuals in Charitable Fund-Raising Scam
July 7, 2010
Defendants ripped-off hundreds of consumers by falsely representing that their organization used funds from the sale of computers to benefit autistic children.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES 24 BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES FOR BID RIGGING
June 22, 2010
The Attorney General’s office began an investigation several years ago into potential wrongdoing among certain corporate entities that participated in the sale of specialized investment vehicles in West Virginia known as Municipal Derivatives. This investigation began following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division of...
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Atty. Gen. McGraw Settles Suit Against Ohio Collection Agency
June 9, 2010
Attorney General McGraw Settles Suit against Ohio Collection Agency Agreement with NES Yields $75,000 for WV Consumers and Students and Sets Future Compliance CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has announced a settlement agreement with National Enterprise Systems (NES) that will halt alleged unlawful practices reported...
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Attorney General McGraw Sues Four Unlicensed Collection Agencies; NY, Seattle Firms Cited
June 4, 2010
AG McGraw Sues Four Unlicensed Collection Agencies; NY companies failed to comply with subpoena, Seattle firm added illegal fees CHARLESTON, WV – Today, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's Consumer Protection Division filed two lawsuits against four collection agencies headquartered in the states of Washington and New York...
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AG McGraw Files Petition to Find Mason Funeral Home In Contempt of Court; Director Fails to Make Payment
June 4, 2010
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed a petition today asking the Circuit Court of Mason County to find the owners of a Mason, WV, funeral home in contempt, after they failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to pay back funds they had misappropriated from consumers. The Petition...
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Attorney General McGraw Cautions Against Money-Wire Scams; Counsels WV Consumers on Dangers of Wire Transfers
May 24, 2010
CHARLESTON – Citing a rash of recent activity by scam artists, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is renewing his warning to the state’s consumers to beware of the various wire transfer schemes that scammers use to steal millions of dollars each year.
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AG McGraw Warns Of Dangers of Drop-side Cribs Amid New Recall
May 7, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw Warns of Dangers of Drop-Side Cribs, Informs Consumers of New Recall
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Attorney General McGraw Sues All 4 U Landscaping over Complaints
April 19, 2010
AG Sues All 4 U Landscaping for Failing to Respond to Subpoena; Urges Consumers Caution CHARLESTON - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced today that his office has filed a lawsuit against All 4 U Landscaping and its owner Tim Thomas. McGraw’s office had issued a subpoena...
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Attorney General McGraw Warns of Medicare Scam; Phony Calls Say Personal Information Must Be Provided
April 15, 2010
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning the state’s consumers to be on the lookout for a Medicare phone scam that is making the rounds.
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AG McGraw Sues to Stop CCDN's Deceptive Debt Settlement Business
April 12, 2010
Illinois and New York Attorneys Sued by WV Attorney General Darrell McGraw to Halt Deceptive Debt Settlement Business and Unauthorized Practice of Law
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Attorney General McGraw Visits Eastern Panhandle; AG Speaks to Seniors, General Motors Retirees in Two Counties
April 5, 2010
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw will be in the Eastern Panhandle April 6 and 7 to meet with area consumers and participate in two days of meetings, speeches, consumer education seminars and local radio interviews.
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Attorney General McGraw's Citizen Advisory Committee To Introduce Five New Members at Daniels Summit
March 30, 2010
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw will install five new members of his Citizens Advisory Committee at the group’s conference in Daniels on Friday, April 2.
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Attorney General McGraw Names Wellsburg's Lee to Citizen's Advisory Committee
March 29, 2010
CHARLESTON – Citing his extensive and decorated experience in criminal justice and involvement in community programs, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has selected James Lee of Wellsburg for his Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home Is Enjoined From Engaging In Preneed Funeral Business
March 25, 2010
On December 3, 2009, Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed a Complaint against Adam Toler Memorial Funeral Home, Donna Toler, Daniel Toler and Rebekah Cline in the Circuit Court of Wyoming County. A show cause hearing was held March 23, 2010 before the Honorable Robert Chafin. At the hearing,...
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Attorney General McGraw Names Beckley’s Ron Booker To Citizen’s Advisory Committee
March 10, 2010
Citing his extensive and decorated experience in criminal justice and involvement in community service, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has chosen Ron Booker of Beckley for his Citizens Advisory Committee.
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FTC, 35 States Reach Agreement with LifeLock For Misleading Advertising and Sales Tactics
March 9, 2010
Identity Theft Protection Provider Agrees to $11 Million for Consumers
Today, Attorney General Darrell McGraw joined the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 34 states in announcing an agreement reached with LifeLock, Inc., a Tempe, Ariz.-based identity theft protection provider, that resolves an investigation into the company’s misleading...
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Attorney General McGraw Gears Up For 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week
March 4, 2010
Charleston, WV – West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw joins with federal, state and local government agencies and consumer protection organizations to announce the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7-13. This coordinated consumer education campaign encourages individuals across the country to take full advantage of...
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Attorney General McGraw Names Scott Depot's Cathy Larck To Citizen's Advisory Committee
March 1, 2010
CHARLESTON – Citing her extensive involvement in community groups and civic organizations, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has chosen Cathy Larck of Scott Depot for his Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Attorney General McGraw Issues Alert To Eastern Panhandle Residents About Latest Round of "Grandparents" Scam
February 26, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning grandparents across West Virginia–especially in the Eastern Panhandle–to beware of the "Grandparents" scam which is makings its rounds again. In this scam, con-artists pose as grandchildren and ask their "grandparents" to wire money via wire services or to send money via money...
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Attorney General McGraw Announces Additional Relief For Toyota and Lexus Owners Affected By Recalls
February 26, 2010
Earlier this week, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc., announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers affected by current recalls involving sticking accelerator pedals, floor mat pedal entrapment, anti-lock brake system software updates, and Tacoma front drive shaft suspension.
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Attorney General McGraw Sues Jack and Kathy Bishop, Owners of Jack Bishop Pre-Owned Auto to Enforce Settlement Agreement
February 24, 2010
West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has filed a lawsuit against Jack and Kathy Bishop, owners of Jack Bishop’s Pre-Owned Auto Sales in Beckley, to enforce the terms of a settlement agreement. The couple had failed to comply with two agreements to make restitution to West Virginia consumers...
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Attorney General McGraw Offers Tips on Avoiding ID Theft, Fraud During Upcoming 2010 US Census
February 23, 2010
CHARLESTON – With the 2010 Census just around the corner, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is alerting residents of West Virginia to keep a watchful eye out for schemes and tricksters attempting to phish for personal information.
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Attorney General McGraw Names Huntington's Eastham To Citizen's Advisory Committee
February 19, 2010
CHARLESTON – Citing devotion to public safety and experience within the community, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has selected Huntington firefighter Carl Eastham for his Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Attorney General McGraw Continues Efforts to Stop Unfair Debt Collection; Settlement Yields $404,000 for WV Consumers
February 18, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw has reached settlements with three companies that used very different approaches to collect debts that were often disputed, sometimes non-existent, and in the case of one company, so old that the time to sue had expired.
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Attorney General McGraw Warns Consumers of Scam Promising Low Income Individuals Federal Assistance
February 17, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s office was alerted on Friday that an organization calling itself "Mouch & Thompson, PLLC" had mailed letters to Charleston residents informing them they would be in Charleston to distribute one-time grants to assist low income individuals in paying their rent. The letter informed recipients...
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Attorney General McGraw Names Keyser's Parker To Citizen's Advisory Committee
February 16, 2010
CHARLESTON – Citing her extensive experience in local government and involvement in law enforcement, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has chosen Sandra P. Parker of Keyser for his Citizens Advisory Committee.
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Attorney General McGraw Files Lawsuit Against Unlicensed Funeral Home Foglesong-Tucker; Funds Misapproriated
January 26, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw filed suit today against Mr. Blue, Inc., d/b/a Foglesong Tucker Funeral Home ("Foglesong Tucker"), and its President, Jerry Tucker, in the Circuit Court of Mason County. The lawsuit alleges that the funeral home has misappropriated funds belonging to at least two consumers who paid...
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Attorney General McGraw Sues Capitol One Bank (USA) and Four Other Companies for Deceptive Practices
January 22, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw has sued Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. and four other companies in the Circuit Court of Mason County for unfair and deceptive acts and practices, unlawful debt collection practices, and unconscionable conduct in connection with their credit card lending and collection practices. Capital One...
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Attorney General McGraw Executes Assurance of Discontinuance with American Neighborhood Housing Foundation.
January 19, 2010
Attorney General Darrell McGraw today executed an Assurance of Discontinuance with American Neighborhood Housing Foundation, a Virginia company taking advance fees from West Virginia consumers to obtain loan modifications for consumers’ mortgages.
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Attorney General McGraw Announces WV Refunds of $214,000 in Debt Relief Companies Settlement
January 13, 2010
Attorney General McGraw Continues to Reign in the Debt Relief Industry. Today he Announced Settlements with Three More Companies, Resulting in $214,000 in Refunds for 226 West Virginia Consumers.
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