In a new PSA, Attorney General Brnovich is warning consumers to protect their personal information and be aware that hackers are using “pirate websites” to illegally distribute copyrighted content and infect computers. Dangerous malware can lead to identity theft and financial harm.

Now that school is back in session, here are some safety tips to help keep everyone safe. Working together we can keep San Tan Valley safe.

No one expects it to happen on a sunny Saturday during a family bar-b-q or gathering. However, August is among a few short months when Arizona sees a tragic increase in backyard drownings and near drownings.

Heavy rain, strong winds, and microbursts from monsoon storms can wreak havoc on homes and yards during this time of year. Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning Arizonans to be wary of unsolicited contractors coming to homes and offering help with repairs or cleanup related to monsoon storms.

Record-breaking summer heat.

"When it starts to get hot, that's when trees start to explode with new growth," said Clayton Sherwood, an arborist with Phoenix Trim-a-Tree.

Scams cost consumers roughly $50 billion each year. The most frequently reported scams are delivered by phone. But here we have an in-depth look at one scam using the world's most popular social network.

The summer months are no joke in Arizona, which is why we've compiled a list of summer life hacks that will keep you safe and cool during those scorching days.

A break in the summer sun and soaring temperatures give way to monsoon clouds on around the valley. Beginning in the middle of June and stretching into September, Arizona’s monsoon season can bring wild changes in the weather. What begins as a nice warm day in the morning can turn into dangerous blowing dust, lighting and flash flooding.

You can see the heat waves rising off the asphalt, you can feel the heat from it as you cross the parking lot. Now imagine that as a dog, stray in the oppressive summer heat, you have to move barefoot through that parking lot to search for food, water or just some shade. At a surface temperature of 140 degrees, which is not uncommon, a dog’s feet will burn, blister and bleed in a few dozen steps.

An afternoon spent at a swimming pool is a great way to enjoy time with the family, especially for energetic children.

Rural Metro Fire reminds everyone that it’s critical to stay hydrated while working, playing or exercising – especially in warm weather.

With extreme heat in the forecast, it’s especially important for drivers to plan before taking to state highways, starting with having a fully charged cellphone as well as extra drinking water for all passengers, including pets.

Theft of and from cars unfortunately happens in residential neighborhoods across the country but in San Tan Valley, most break-ins can be prevented by simply locking your car doors.

AAA Arizona estimates more than a million Arizonans will take to the road this summer for weekend getaways and family vacations around our great state.

We wouldn't walk around outside barefoot when the temps hit the triple digits.

Yet some folks expect their dogs to be able to tolerate hot pavement or hiking trails.

With graduation season in full swing, glossy Mylar balloons are a popular and festive way to celebrate the pomp and circumstance. SRP reminds revelers to securely hold or tether shiny bouquets because they can leave people in the dark.

Are you an experienced motorcycle rider looking to learn advanced techniques? A new rider learning the basics? Maybe you have to dust off your motorcycle before the occasional weekend ride?

Laundry detergent packets are a common, convenient way to make sure your dirty clothes come out of the wash with that "like new" clean look. But in 2015, it is estimated that five thousand children ate detergent packets, and were treated at emergency rooms across the country for unintentional poisonings.

As Arizona’s peak moving season begins, Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning consumers to look out for unscrupulous movers who take advantage of hardworking families. Moving scams come in a variety of forms, including false advertising, undisclosed fees, lack of insurance, and lowball prices combined with bait-and-switch tactics. Peak moving season in Arizona starts in May and ends in July.

Attorney General Mark Brnovich today issued a scam alert reminding college basketball fans to watch out for fake ticket scams ahead of the NCAA Final Four Games. High profile sporting events are prime targets for scammers.