NCDOJ

North Carolina Department of Justice

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Avoid scams that drive you deeper in debt

With the economy struggling, more consumers are facing debts they can’t afford. Don’t fall for schemes that promise to cut your debts for an upfront fee but do little or nothing to help you. Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office is cracking down on these scams. Learn how to avoid them and what you can do to get your debts under control.

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DNA convicts the guilty, exonerates the innocent

Rock-solid DNA evidence is helping law enforcement zero in on the right suspect and put criminals behind bars. With more than 170,000 profiles in North Carolina’s expanded DNA database, the SBI’s DNA experts are using the database to solve cold cases and make North Carolina safer.

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Keep children safe from online predators

Talking to strangers is easier than ever through the Internet, so Attorney General Roy Cooper is pushing Web sites to limit kids' exposure to adults. You can learn how to keep children safe and where to go for help.

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Steer clear of foreclosure scams

Foreclosure assistance scams prey on people who are struggling to keep their homes. Attorney General Cooper's consumer experts have busted several of these schemes recently. It’s against the law to charge an upfront fee for foreclosure assistance in North Carolina. Learn how to avoid the scammers and get real help instead.

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