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Scams and Consumer Advisories


The Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office receives thousands of inquiries annually. Numerous consumers call the Consumer Protection Division to report various scams or frauds or what appear to be fraudulent schemes. The scam alerts and consumer advisories listed below advise consumers to be cautious when receiving an unsolicited offer. As potential scams and frauds are reported to our office, this page will be updated.

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Money June Consumer Advisory
Tuesday, July 01, 2008

This is a summary of some of the scams and frauds reported to Attorney General Gary K. King’s office during June 2008.

Money AG King: Summer Travel Scam Alert
Friday, June 27, 2008

Attorney General Gary King wants New Mexicans to be wary of discount travel companies passing through our state offering Summer vacation deals that sound too good to be true. The AG’s Office has received information that at least one out of state company offering “free” airline tickets and car rental is currently operating in the Santa Fe area. The problem is…the tickets and car rental are not really “free.”

Computer and Mouse Scam Alert: Possible Fraudulent Activity on Craig’s List
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

New Mexico consumers have alerted the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office of possible fraudulent activity on Craig’s List involving ads for home lease/rentals as well as vehicle and television sales.

Monthly Consumer Advisory April Scams And Frauds Reported to Attorney General King’s Office
Friday, May 02, 2008

The following is a summary of some of the scams and frauds reported to Attorney General Gary K. King’s office during April 2008.
First-Bank Alma Check Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Scam
Friday, April 25, 2008

New Mexico residents have reported receiving a “LEGAL AFFIDAVIT” from the BERGMAN, KUTINSKY LAW GROUP regarding a “Class Action Settlement Claim.”

Money Scam Alert
Friday, April 04, 2008

Three new scams were recieved by the New Mexico Attorney General's Office this week.
Monthly Consumer Advisory March Scams And Frauds Reported to Attorney General King’s Office
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

The following is a summary of some of the scams and frauds reported to Attorney General Gary King’s office during March 2008.
New Mexico with Rainbow NEW MEXICO LOTTERY Scam
Monday, March 03, 2008

Internet users may find a new twist on an old lottery scam waiting to be opened in their inboxes. The “WINNING NOTIFICATION” states it’s from the “New Mexico Sweetpstakes.” The email message begins, “The prestigious New Mexico Sweepstakes and aol has set out and successfully organised a Sweepstakes marking the our 60th anniversary we rolled over Two Million US Dollars for our end of year Anniversary Draws.”

Woman on Phone “FRAUD DIVISION” SCAM
Monday, February 11, 2008

The latest telephone scam is currently being reported in the Albuquerque area. The scam involves a call from an individual posing as a representative from “The Fraud Division.”
Monthly Consumer Advisory January Scams And Frauds Reported to Attorney General King’s Office
Friday, February 01, 2008

The following is a summary of some of the frauds and scams reported to Attorney General Gary King’s office during January, 2008.
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