Mon, Nov 7th 2022 07:00 am
Five-part shopping series to assist cost-conscious consumers during this year’s holiday season
√ Part one: Tips to help consumers shop safely online as holiday season gets an early start
√ Secretary Robert J. Rodriguez, ‘It’s a one-two punch for cost-conscious New Yorkers as they battle rising prices and ever-evolving scams’
Submitted by The New York Department of State’s Consumer Protection Division
The New York Department of State’s Consumer Protection Division (DCP) announced the rollout of a five-part consumer alert series to help cost-conscious New Yorkers navigate the holiday shopping season. In the coming weeks, consumers will receive guidance on charity scams, credit cards, gift cards, refunds, returns and warranties.
In this first consumer alert, DCP wants to empower New Yorkers with actionable fraud prevention tips, so they have greater awareness and control when shopping online.
“This holiday season, it’s a one-two punch for cost-conscious New Yorkers as they battle rising prices and ever-evolving scams,” said New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez, who oversees the DCP. “New Yorkers need to know how to spot fake online reviews, fake texts impersonating package delivery companies, and they should never keep their credit cards on file for future purchases. There are laws to protect consumers, but consumers also need to know how to protect themselves from scammers this holiday season.”
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