CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has mailed 1099-Gs to nearly 200,000 individuals who received unemployment benefits last year and is urging recipients[Read More…]
Tag: Scams
Attorney General Morrisey Offers Tips for Wise Holiday Giving
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encouraged consumers to open their wallets for charity this holiday season, but exercise caution in doing[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Social Security Scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers to beware of the ever-present Social Security scam and not give in to intimidation tactics[Read More…]
Don’t Get Ripped Off At College
College presents students with a multitude of decisions: choosing a major; whether to live on or off campus; whether to participate in Greek life; and,[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey: Be Alert for Identity Theft As Kids Spend More Time Online
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warned consumers to watch for identity theft, particularly as children spend more time indoors — and online[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey Issues Alert About Rampant Computer Repair Scam
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office reported Thursday that it has received over 100 calls from consumers across the state reporting a[Read More…]
Social Security AND Protecting Elders From Scams By Lisa Haney Social Security District Manager in Clarksburg, WV
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, government agencies, businesses, and organizations sponsor events to unite communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, and the[Read More…]
Absentee Ballot Fraud Scheme in WV Referred to U.S. Attorney for Prosecution
Charleston, W.Va. — To keep the public apprised of efforts to prevent fraud associated with West Virginia elections, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today[Read More…]
Consumer Alert: Attorney General Morrisey Warns of Utility Scam Circulating Amid Pandemic
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urged consumers to be wary of impostors who may threaten to shutoff service, even as several[Read More…]