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OPERATION DONATE WITH HONOR
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and Secretary of State’s Office join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and law enforcement officials and charity regulators from every state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, and Puerto Rico in announcing “Operation Donate with Honor,” an education campaign alerting donors to fundraising solicitations falsely promising donations to veterans and service members. The effort is also
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PUBLICATIONS- Attorney General’s Office Printed Brochures, Guides and Reports
Our Communications Division produces reports, brochures, and other publications to inform and educate Mississippians. In order to ensure our citizens are aware of the many services available through the Office of the Mississippi General, our Communications Division produces reports, brochures, and other publications to inform and educate Mississippians. Our yearly annual report is required by state law so we can regularly report to the
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Robocalls: A Guide to Stopping those Unwanted Calls or Text Messages
FED UP WITH GETTING THOSE ANNOYING ROBOCALLS AND OTHER UNWANTED TELEMARKETING CALLS ON YOUR HOME PHONE AND CELL PHONE? TIRED OF HAVING YOUR CELL PHONE CRAMMED WITH UNSOLICITED TEXT MESSAGES? The good news is that you can cut down on the number of unsolicited calls and text messages you receive by learning where to go to “just say no.” Download and print free copies of the complete and quick reference guides for more helpful information that
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Hood, State Officials Address E-Cigarette “Epidemic” Among Teens
The e-cigarette trend is now being called an “epidemic” by the Food and Drug Administration, and Attorney General Jim Hood announced today he is taking specific actions to protect youth in particular against these addictive products. General Hood is joining the Mississippi Department of Health, Mississippi Tobacco Data at the Mississippi State University Social Science Research Center, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and The Partnership for
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32 Arrests Made by Cyber Crime Team During Operation Broken Heart
Operation Broken Heart, which was a three-month effort led by the United States Department of Justice, was conducted by all 61 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces in each state. It targeted suspects who produced, distributed, received, and possessed child pornography, engaged in online enticement for sexual purposes, engaged in sex trafficking of children, and traveled across state lines or to other countries and sexually abused
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Jim Hood has served as Attorney General of Mississippi since 2004. Prior to being elected as Attorney General, he
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October 8, 2018

Tips to Combating Bullying
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July 20, 2018

Robocalls: Guide to Stopping those Unwanted Calls or Text Messages
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July 20, 2018

A Guide to Internet Safety
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July 20, 2018

Protecting Our Loved Ones from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
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Latest News

Madison Man Sentenced for Misusing Mother’s Medical Funds

October 30, 2018

Steven Adkins of Madison will spend 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to spending his mother’s money instead of paying for her nursing home residency.
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“Operation Trick or Treat” Arrests 8, Convicts 2 for Child Pornography

October 30, 2018

Attorney General Jim Hood’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force made eight arrests across the state last week with local agencies and sentenced two people on child exploitation charges in an effort called
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AG Hood Recognizes Law Enforcement Officers for Response to Domestic Violence

October 25, 2018

In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Attorney General Jim Hood and the AG’s Bureau of Victim Assistance honored nine outstanding law enforcement officers with an award Thursday for their response to a
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