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Posts by AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes

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Scammers steal $155K from Arizonans through fake online romance PHOENIX (KVOA) - Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau are warning Arizonans about romance scams that are draining thousands of dollars from victims across the state.

Romance scammers are skilled manipulators who prey on people looking for connection and companionship. If someone you've never met in person asks you to send money, stop and report it at www.azag.gov/consumer.

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It is always a privilege to meet with future legal minds at ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and share what my office is doing to protect Arizonans.

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Settlement with APS | Attorney General Mayes
Settlement with APS | Attorney General Mayes YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office

The settlement we reached with APS ensures that they will no longer disconnect power based on the date on the calendar alone—if temperatures are dangerous, the power stays on.

More about the settlement here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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I was proud to share my Office’s wins for consumers and join Senator Kuby & Representative Simacek at this week’s affordability town hall. We heard powerful stories from Arizonans struggling with rising costs and we’re going to keep pushing for real relief for Arizona families.

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New Arizona law targets fentanyl dealers with stricter penalties PHOENIX (KVOA) - Arizona has enacted tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking under a new law that lowers the threshold for enhanced prison sentences.

My office proposed this legislation because the data made clear that rural communities were being particularly hard hit. This new law will give tools to prosecutors and law enforcement across our state to keep our communities safe.

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Arizona families deserve better than an administration that would rather dismantle the guardrails than enforce the rules to protect consumers.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Officials warn of romance scams costing Arizona residents thousands Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau issued a public service announcement about the growing type of fraud scheme.

Romance scammers steal not just money but trust and peace of mind. If someone you've never met in person asks you to send money, stop and report it at www.azag.gov/consumer.

www.azfamily.com/2026/04/17/o...

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AG Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau Warn Arizonans about Romance Scams
AG Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau Warn Arizonans about Romance Scams YouTube video by Arizona Attorney General's Office

Romance scammers are skilled manipulators who prey on people looking for companionship. I've teamed up with BBB's Joe Ducey to share the warning signs of romance scams so Arizonans can protect themselves and their loved ones.

More tips: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Trafficking illicit drugs across state lines is a serious crime, but possessing child sexual abuse material is unconscionable. My office will never stop fighting to hold offenders like this accountable.

Read more about the case here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Fentanyl is killing Arizonans in every corner of our state and for too long, traffickers have found ways to evade the full weight of our laws. This new law will give tools to prosecutors and law enforcement to keep our communities safe.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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APS agrees to $7 million settlement after death of 82-year-old Kate Korman, of Sun City, was found dead in her home in 2014 six days after the state's largest utility shut off her power for nonpayment.

Kate Korman deserved better. Arizona customers deserve better. And today, we are making sure they get it.

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster built a monopoly on the backs of Arizona fans and artists and today, a jury held them accountable.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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No Arizonan should be put at risk because they cannot afford their electric bill. This settlement ensures that APS will no longer disconnect power based on the date on the calendar alone—if temperatures are dangerous, the power stays on.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Arizona AG warns of new scam targeting homeowners seeking to build backyard casitas Arizona’s attorney general is sounding the alarm about a new scam targeting homeowners seeking to build smaller homes in their backyards.

Watch out for this emerging construction scam: Arizona families have lost tens of thousands of dollars after paying construction companies that collected large upfront payments, failed to obtain proper permits, and never broke ground on projects.

www.azfamily.com/2026/04/14/a...

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Two men sentenced for transporting 110 pounds of meth in Pima County TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Two men were sentenced to prison for transporting more than 110 pounds of methamphetamine for sale in Pima County.

With every sentence my office secures, the streets of Arizona become safer.

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We're seeing a growing pattern of construction fraud targeting homeowners seeking to build Accessory Dwelling Units. If you're considering building a casita or guest house, follow these tips to protect yourself.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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My office works day in, day out to take dangerous drugs and those who traffic them off our streets and out of our communities. This case is another example of our ongoing efforts to make Arizona communities safe.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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📣Join us! Share how the affordability crisis is affecting you, learn about my Office's efforts to hold corporations accountable, and hear from Senator Kuby and Representative Simacek about bills they are introducing to address cost-of-living.

RSVP: www.azag.gov/office/outreach/events

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Arizona man sentenced after troopers seize over 138 pounds of meth during traffic stop PHOENIX (KVOA) - An Arizona man will spend seven years in prison after a traffic stop revealed more than 138 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in duffel bags in his vehicle,

My office is committed to protecting Arizona communities from dangerous drugs. We will keep working with our law enforcement partners to get these drugs off our streets and hold those who distribute them accountable.

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Scammers target our most vulnerable communities, using trusted faces and false promises to rob Arizonans. Meta must do more to protect users on its platforms. If you've been a victim of fraud, report it at www.azag.gov/consumer.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Trump administration orders dismantling of the U.S. Forest Service Late Tuesday afternoon, with the subtlety of a wrecking ball and the morality of a foreclosure notice, the Trump administration announced the most devastating attack on the U.S. Forest Service in the agency’s 121-year history. Not a budget cut. Not a policy shift. Not a “reorganization.” An execution.

The Forest Service is a treasure that protects and stewards public lands for all Americans. It is unconscionable to dismantle it — right before wildfire season.

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Drug traffickers who use Arizona's highways to flood our state with dangerous drugs should know that my office and our law enforcement partners like AZDPS are watching, and there will be serious consequences.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Attorney General Mayes Applauds House Passage of Critical Legislation to Combat Weapons Trafficking to Gangs and Criminal Organizations | Attorney General's Office PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes today released the following statement after the

Proud that a bill my office championed combating illegal weapons trafficking by was signed by Governor Hobbs this week. This bill will help keep our communities safer.

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Attorney General Mayes holds town hall with Tucsonans concerned over proposed TEP rate hike TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes was in Tucson on Tuesday, holding a town hall with homeowners as the Arizona Corporation Commission weighs whether to approve Tucson

TEP is a billion-dollar company that wants to increase the average Tucson consumer’s monthly bill by 14% following back-to-back rate hikes over the past five years. It’s time to say ‘enough.’

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These defendants built a predatory scheme from the ground up — creating a fake insurance company, targeting people facing addiction and homelessness, and then positioning themselves to profit from those victims' deaths.

Full press release here: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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Yesterday, I heard from Tucson residents concerned about rising utility rates. My office is fighting to prevent monopoly utilities like TEP from taking advantage of ratepayers who are already facing a cost-of-living crisis. Thanks to everyone who came out!

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Convicted Phoenix-area drug trafficker sentenced to 6 years in prison A man convicted of drug trafficking-related crimes in the Valley has been sentenced to prison, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday.

Those engaged in illicit drug trafficking should be on notice that my office, along with our law enforcement partners, will find you and bring you to justice.

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Come and share how the affordability crisis is affecting you, learn about my Office's efforts to hold corporations accountable, and hear from Senator Kuby and Representative Simacek about bills they are introducing to tackle cost of living.

RSVP: www.azag.gov/office/outreach/events

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A/C outages in Arizona aren't just dangerous, they're deadly. After an unprecedented heat wave last month, I'm here to warn landlords about their obligations and remind tenants of the rights they have if their air conditioning fails.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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No matter what Warren Petersen or the Trump administration have to say, I took an oath to uphold our Constitution and defend our elections and I will not be deterred from doing so.

Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas...

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