Welcome!

Welcome to the official website for the Kansas attorney general’s office.  We work hard every day to serve Kansas, and I hope you will find this information helpful.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as our state’s 44^th attorney general!

Best wishes,

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Scrap Metal Dealer Registration

Application forms are now available for scrap metal dealers required to register with the attorney general's office under a new law passed earlier this year.

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Kansans to receive $11.1 million in payments from Volkswagen settlement

Kansans who bought VW vehicles with 2.0-liter diesel engines are eligible to receive an estimated $11.1 million from Volkswagen as part of a legal settlement with the State of Kansas. This monetary relief is in addition to an option to sell back their vehicle or have it modified to correct the problem.

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Consumer Corner: Scammers targeting seniors with insurance, ‘Medicare,’ ‘Social Security’ calls

Our office frequently hears about phone call scams targeting senior citizens. Previously, we have warned about imposters posing as grandchildren to try to get you to send them money to get out of a jam. While these scams continue, we also wanted to share a few other scams that have been popping up, impersonating your insurance company, Medicare or Social Security.

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Consumer Alert: Recent storm damage could attract illegal contractors

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today reminded Kansas homeowners in areas damaged by recent severe weather to use caution during the cleanup and rebuilding to avoid scams by transient contractors.

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