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News From The
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
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MCAO 2020 Annual Report
 MCAO accomplished a lot in 2020! As a public agency we want to make sure residents of Maricopa County know about our programs, projects and accomplishments.
Read About it Here »
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 Encourage Teens to Have Healthy Relationships
In the U.S, teen dating violence exceeds all other types of youth violence, with one in three teens being a victim of abuse. COVID-19 has affected the way teens communicate and maintain relationships with one another. Even though physical distancing may be in place, dating abuse can still occur online while teens are at home and can be just as harmful. Talk to your loved ones about what behaviors and actions are unacceptable and where they can get help if they find themselves in a violent relationship.
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Swipe Safe with These Online Dating Tips
It's easy to get caught up in the flurry of online dating, but it's important not to ignore your safety while doing so. Do you know if the app you’re using is sharing your location? Do you know how to report or block someone who is acting inappropriately? Should your “match” pick you up for your date? Planning is key when meeting someone new, make sure to use these tips to stay safe online and in person.
Get the Answers to these Questions and Much More »
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Protect Your Heart and Your Wallet: Avoid Romance Scams
Leaving broken hearts and empty bank accounts, romance scammers give love a bad name. According to the FTC, romance scams have been one of the most common forms of fraud over the last few years and contributed to the largest amount of financial loss compared to any other form of fraud. Luckily, scammers tend to use many of the same techniques, and there are signs you can look out for.
Stay Away from These Red Flags »
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Report Graffiti in Your Community
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is joining forces with the City of Phoenix to help raise awareness and encourage residents to remove graffiti from their communities. While it may be easy to ignore or think that graffiti is not a serious problem, it’s important that it gets reported to local law enforcement as soon as it occurs.
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DYK Maricopa County Turned 150 Years Old this Year?
This February 14th, Maricopa County celebrated its 150th anniversary. During that time we have become one of the fastest growing counties in the country with over 4 million residents. Learn more about how our region turned into a vibrant metropolis over the last 150 years!
Learn more about Maricopa County's Sesquicentennial Anniversary »
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