$2.5 Million of Sham Cancer Charity Funds Will Go to Real Cancer Charities

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that as a result of a recent settlement, $2.5 million will be distributed to actual cancer centers across the country as a result of a multistate enforcement action against sham cancer charities. The $2.5 million was recovered through a settlement of a landmark lawsuit against four affiliated sham charities – the Cancer Fund of America, Inc., The Breast Cancer Society, Inc., Cancer Support Services, Inc., and the Children’s Cancer Fund of America – their founder James Reynolds, and other individuals.

Arizona Ranks 38th for Most Expensive Nursing Homes

Yuma, Arizona - New study found Arizona ranked 38th with the most expensive nursing homes in America.  The average monthly cost of a semi-private room in Arizona costs $6,494.  With an aging population, finding the best care at an affordable price is increasingly challenging.

Nearly $4 Million in Debt Relief for 412 former Arizona ITT Tech Students

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced his office secured an agreement to obtain $3,980,230.28 in debt relief for 412 former ITT Tech students in Arizona as part of a multistate settlement with 43 other states.

FBI Warns of Elder Fraud in Arizona: Top Five Cyber Crimes Targeting Arizona Seniors

Phoenix, Arizona - In light of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, the FBI Phoenix Field Office is raising awareness about cyber scams targeting the elderly in Arizona.

Owner of Assisted Living Facility Indicted for Vulnerable Adult Abuse

Nogales, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury has indicted Raul Lopez, the owner of La Paloma Home for the Aging located in Nogales, Arizona, for four counts of vulnerable adult abuse.