Guest column, Mercer Island Reporter 

June 9, 2009

If you regularly peruse the Mercer Island Reporter’s police report, you have probably noticed the trend of fraud targeting seniors. Some of the crimes are new. For example, the “Grandma Scam,” in which a young‑sounding person — often overseas and always posing as a grandchild — makes a breathless phone call pleading for an urgent wire transfer to pay a medical bail or to post a jail bond.

 Guest column, Federal Way Mirror

Jun 15 2009

As The Mirror reported on May 5, a Federal Way man has been charged with theft for draining his 93-year-old mother’s bank accounts.

OLYMPIA – The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), yesterday elected Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna as its vice president. McKenna will serve in this role through next summer, when he will become president-elect of the organization. He’ll assume the role of NAAG president in 2011.

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OLYMPIA – Work to clean up and remake a major piece of the Anacortes waterfront starts Monday, June 15, 2009.

States, federal government say makers of three nasal sprays shorted Medicaid

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced that Washington state will receive more than $2.6 million as part of a $95.5 million global settlement with Aventis Pharmaceutical, Inc, to resolve allegations that Aventis and its corporate predecessors shortchanged taxpayer-funded health care programs.

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OLYMPIA – Washington state has cleared a major hurdle in its efforts to collect nearly $164 million to help repair environmental damage caused by bankrupt mining giant Asarco.

Bankruptcy court approves agreement with state attorneys general

OLYMPIA – Here’s some sweet news for Chrysler owners: The Chrysler Group, LLC, and Fiat have agreed to honor the “Lemon Law” rights of buyers when the new company takes control of the U.S. auto maker, Attorney General Rob McKenna said today.

Goldendale couple told to pay more than $89,000

GOLDENDALE – The Washington Attorney General’s Office is working to “keep the dirty side down”^* for motorcycle enthusiasts who shop for parts over the Internet.

Attorney General’s Office sues two more ad firms

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna’s office is sounding the siren on marketing firms accused of using deceptive advertising and prize promotions to steer consumers to buy cars. The state announced two new lawsuits today as part of an ongoing effort to enforce fair marketing practices.

SEATTLE – Recent layoffs mean more Washington residents are without health insurance. The good news is they may qualify for assistance to help cover the costs of necessary prescription medications.

“In today’s tough economy, every penny – and pricey pill – counts,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “If you haven’t checked into prescription drug assistance programs, you could be paying too much for your medicine.”