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March 07, 2023
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CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Provides Tips to Save on Everyday Purchases and Subscriptions During National Consumer Protection Week |
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Final of Five-Part Consumer Alert Series to Help New Yorkers Save Money Division of Consumer Protection Releases Comprehensive Guide with All Money-Saving Tips from Five-Part Series Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez: “This National Consumer Protection Week, our Division of Consumer Protection is educating consumers about the simple steps they can take in their everyday lives to manage their finances and save more of their hard-earned money.” For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips” during National Consumer Protection Week, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is providing tips to save money on everyday purchases and subscription services. These tips are the final of DCP’s five-part consumer alert series to help New Yorkers save money amidst inflation and rising costs, and DCP has released a comprehensive guide that includes all the money-saving tips from the series. National Consumer Protection Week is celebrated during the first full week of March every year to help individuals understand their rights as consumers and to share resources available to help protect them. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and check in every Tuesday for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics. Sign up to receive consumer alerts directly to your email or phone here. “Inflation and rising costs are affecting New Yorkers in every corner of the state, leading consumers to change their spending habits and use different strategies to save money,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “This National Consumer Protection Week, our Division of Consumer Protection is educating consumers about the simple steps they can take in their everyday lives to manage their finances and save more of their hard-earned money.” SHOPPING:
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About the New York State Division of Consumer Protection The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers, as well as voluntary mediation services between consumers and businesses. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection. For other consumer protection tips and consumer alerts, consumers can visit the DCP website or follow DCP on social media via Twitter at @NYSConsumer or Facebook at www.facebook.com/nysconsumer. |
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