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McKenna announces $4 million settlement and consumer refunds in SONY BMG Music case; Stealth anti-copying software made consumers' computers vulnerable to viruses and other security risks

Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today that SONY BMG Music Entertainment has agreed to pay $316,000 to the state of Washington and nearly $4 million to 39 other states as part of a settlement. The company also agreed to provide refunds of up to $175 per individual consumer to resolve problems that arose when SONY BMG caused anti-copying software to be surreptitiously downloaded onto consumers’ computers by the simple act of playing a SONY BMG music CD.

Consumer Alert: AG McKenna warns consumers to check out contractors before hiring help with storm repairs

 OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna today urged homeowners to check out contractors they hire to help repair their storm-damaged homes and remove fallen trees. A quick fix may end up costing homeowners much more than the job is worth – especially if the repairs aren’t done properly and they have to pay even more to hire another contractor.

McKenna Announces YP Corp. to Pay More than $2 Million; Multi-state Settlement Concerns Billing for Internet Yellow Pages Ads

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a multi-state settlement in a lawsuit against YP Corp. and its subsidiary, Telco Billing, Inc. The businesses will pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations they deceptively marketed phone listings and advertisements on internet yellow pages. The money includes reimbursements for businesses and organizations in Washington and 33 other states that paid for online advertisements they did not want.

Consumer Alert: Credit Freeze Available for Washington Residents Affected by Boeing Data Breach

OLYMPIA – Attorney General Rob McKenna said Washington residents whose personal information was stored on a stolen Boeing laptop computer should take precautions to protect themselves against identity theft.

“ Former and current Boeing employees affected by the recent security breach should be aware that they have several options available to help protect them against identity theft,” McKenna said. “They can request a credit report security freeze, place a fraud alert with the credit-reporting agencies, or continue to monitor their statements without taking further action.

McKenna Announces Multi-state Settlement with Chase Bank and Trilegiant

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna today announced a $14.5 million settlement with Chase Bank and Trilegiant Corp. that resolves allegations the companies unlawfully deceived consumers into paying for memberships for programs that purportedly provided discounts for certain goods and services. The money will be shared by 15 states. Approximately 3,000 Washington consumers may be eligible for refunds.

Safeguarding Consumer Information Focus of Attorney General’s Responsible Corporate Leadership Conference

Register now for Dec. 14 conference for attorneys and business leaders

SEATTLE – Attorney General Rob McKenna and the Washington State Bar Association are sponsoring a one-day conference to help businesses meet the challenge of safeguarding consumer information in the age of data breaches and identity theft. Learn from front-line experts about how to prevent and respond to information security breaches.

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