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NY attorney general shuts down phony Department of State website

Attorney General Letitia James says the two sites significantly overcharged users for services provided by the DOS.

News 12 Staff

Apr 6, 2023, 10:17 AM

Updated 625 days ago

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Two websites impersonating New York's Department of State have been shut down.
Attorney General Letitia James says the two sites significantly overcharged users for services provided by the DOS.
The AG's office says more than $44,000 in penalties were also secured from the website's creator, Thomas Romano, and his company.