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Internet Crimes Against Children Human Trafficking Consumer Protection Scams and Fraud Open Meetings Act (OMA) Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) Medicaid Fraud Civil Rights Join Our Team What we’re working on: The Office of the Attorney General is focused on protecting vulnerable populations and making our communities safer so that we can truly prosper in New Mexico. The Attorney General’s protection efforts are targeted at prevention strategies, complex prosecutions, and public awareness. Through this approach, the Office of the Attorney General seeks to empower New Mexicans to strengthen families through education and awareness, as well as to hold dangerous criminals and those in power accountable for any harm they cause to our communities. Here are just some examples of how the Office of the Attorney General is accomplishing these goals: Learn More Cyber Security The Equifax data breach is unique in that consumers may not be aware that Equifax has their personal information. In other types of data breaches like those from credit card application information at other companies, consumers have knowingly released their information. Learn More Fighting the Opioid Crisis in New Mexico Since 2008, New Mexico has had one of the highest rates of drug overdose death in the United States. Between 2008-2012, almost every county in New Mexico had a higher drug overdose death rate than the rate for the entire United States. Learn More Civil Rights The Attorney General’s Office is committed to protecting immigrant communities, public safety and the basic rights of all New Mexicans through the vigorous enforcement of civil rights laws and consumer protections and by promoting trust and cooperation between immigrants and law enforcement. Learn More Top FAQ’s All FAQs When should I file a consumer compliant? How do I file a consumer complaint? Do you have information on scams? How do I protect myself from identity theft? Where can I dispose of my medications? What are the signs of RX drug abuse? Do you have a guide for buying a used vehicle? How does a charity register with the Attorney General’s Office? How do I get information on registered charities? Do you have a compliance guide for the Open Meetings Act? Do you have a compliance guide for the Inspection of Public Records Act? 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Balderas Warns New Mexican Families About Stimulus Check Scams 4/1/2020 Attorney General Balderas to Appeal Ruling Giving Convicted Rapist New Trial 3/25/2020 Attorney General Balderas Warns Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Craigslist, Walmart: Online Marketplaces Aren’t Exempt from Price Gouging Laws 3/19/2020 SCAM ALERT: AG Balderas Issues COVID-19 Scam Alert and Safety Advisory to New Mexican Consumers Tweets by...