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AG report: Data breaches reach new all-time high in Washington
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released his ninth annual data breach report today that shows data breaches reached an all-time high since his office started tracking them nearly a decade ago.
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Attorney General’s sex predator unit seeks to prevent release of Yakima County sex offender
YAKIMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Yakima County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.
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File a Complaint
We offer an informal complaint resolution service to Washington state residents, and to consumers with complaints about businesses located in Washington state. Through this process, we contact ...
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Robocall and Telemarketing Scams
Unwanted calls from a business trying to sell you something can be a nuisance. But even worse, unwanted calls from scammers trying to steal your money or identity can be harmful—and illegal. Marketing ...
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Washington's Attorneys General - Past and Present
James B. Metcalf (AG from 1887-1889). A Mississippi native and Confederate veteran of the Civil War, Metcalf worked his way west after the war while studying law at night. In 1870 he was admitted to ...
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Criminal Justice
The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community and to work towards creating safe communities. Under state law and the ...
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Publications & Reports
The Washington State Attorney General's Office produces a range of reports and brochures to assist Washingtonians in learning about their legal rights, find help they might need, and understand the ...
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Vulnerable Adult Abuse
Adults who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, adult family homes, boarding homes or assisted living facilities or Those who receive health care or other assistance in providing ...
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Medicaid Fraud
Established in 1978, the Washington State Medicaid Fraud Control Division (MFCD) is responsible for both criminal and civil investigation and prosecution of healthcare provider fraud committed against ...
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
Can the Attorney General’s Office give me personal legal advice or represent me in court? The primary role of the Attorney General's Office is to provide legal representation to the State of ...
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Brief History of the Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office is conducting oral history interviews with current and former AGO staff to preserve our office’s long history. Click here to view our YouTube playlist containing every ...