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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.

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Apr 6, 2023, 10:17 AM

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Updated 932 days ago

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The AG's office says more than $44,000 in penalties were also secured from the website's creator, Thomas Romano, and his company.


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