This year, just over 11.6 million data breach notices went out to Washingtonians — five million more than the previous all-time high in 2021. The number is up significantly compared to last year’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Internet provides numerous opportunities for seniors to meet people, conduct business, plan travel, access records, stay in touch with friends and family, and support hobbies and entertainment ...

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.

The Complex Litigation Division provides representation on the Office's most difficult, challenging, and high profile cases. The Division handles both affirmative and defensive litigation for the ...

Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit ...

Office of the Attorney General PowerPoint – Open Public Meetings Act (PowerPoint / PDF) ...

The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division provides information on a wide range of topics of interest to consumers, including identity theft, debt management, refund rights and scams ...

The Attorney General's Office shares notice of new formal attorney general opinion requests via email. You may subscribe to receive emails of these pending requests and notice of completed Attorney ...

Collect a $3.00 fee from consumers upon sale or lease of a new motor vehicle — forward fee to DOL with title and registration fees.* Provide consumers with a Lemon Law Notice of Consumer Rights upon ...

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 ...