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DES MOINES—Following the severe weather this past weekend, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans of scammers and shady contractors who exploit natural disaster victims. These fraudsters prey on vulnerable Iowans seeking repairs after a natural disaster, draining their bank accounts while failing to deliver. Iowans should be on...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a settlement securing full refunds for Iowa businesses and charities targeted by a misleading mailer scheme. The scheme was carried out by “Master Marketing Group LLC,” which has been conducting business as GA Business Compliance. GA Business Compliance sent misleading mailers to...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about a rise in “pig-butchering” scams. In a pig-butchering scam, con artists build trust with their victims and “fatten them up” for a rip-off by flirting or developing a friendship over a long period of time. Often, scammers...

DES MOINES—In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the March 16, 2024, fatal shooting of Tyler Stansberry by Fort Dodge Police Department officers was legally justified. Stansberry charged at the officers from a hiding place a few feet away with a knife in each...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 25-state lawsuit to block Biden’s latest electric vehicle mandate and stand up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered cars and trucks. The mandate requires that nearly 70% of total car sales be electric vehicles by 2032. American electric vehicles accounted...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver to permit E-15 gasoline sales during summer 2024: “I am glad that Biden finally made the right call in granting an emergency waiver for E-15 to be sold this summer. I wish I...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 15-state coalition in a letter to Bank of America, demanding that it stop shutting down bank accounts for those it disagrees with. Bank of America, the nation’s second largest bank, has denied services to gun manufacturers, fossil fuel producers, and contractors for...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that the Victim Services Support Program is releasing a competitive grant opportunity to provide comprehensive sexual assault services in southeast Iowa. Following the University of Iowa’s closure of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, the Iowa Attorney General’s office is making grant funds...

DES MOINES—As tax season comes to a close, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced tips to protect Iowans from tax and IRS scams. “Money is tighter than ever for many Americans amid soaring inflation and tax filings,” said Attorney General Bird. “They should not have to fear getting ripped...

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today released the following statement regarding Iowa’s defense of the Heartbeat Law at the Iowa Supreme Court: “No right is more sacred than the right to life. Today, my office made our case in the Iowa Supreme Court to defend Iowa’s heartbeat law, which protects unborn life...