A proactive elder fraud and crime prevention program that provides tips to seniors on how to stay safe and avoid financial exploitation and other scams. Westchester County is reminding parents and other caregivers of the dangers of inflatable pools.
Be aware when you hire a moving company.
Watch a video about how to make a good decision when you join a health club or gym. The bottom line: do your homework.
Consider consulting a qualified, independent credit counselor or other experienced financial adviser regarding rates, fees and other provisions of a mortgage before proceeding.
Dangerous levels of lead are still being found in many items marketed towards children. The department is continuing to visit stores which may be selling jewelry containing lead.
With all the different choices of credit cards out there, learn how to find the right one. Our brochure in English and Spanish guides you on how to make a choice. Some unscrupulous lenders use unfair and illegal practices to pressure homeowners into signing up for high-cost and often unaffordable mortgage loans. Often the targets are the elderly or members of minority communities. Don't be a victim of predatory lending.
You may not be able to stop it entirely, but there are things to do to minimize the amount of junk mail you get.
Increasing numbers of homeowners are falling behind on their mortgage payments and face the prospect of foreclosure. There are con artists who promise to “rescue” the homeowner, but who actually run scams.
Take steps to avoid losing your home and ruining your credit.
Having trouble paying bills? Be wary of quick fix gimmicks. These sites can help get you out of credit trouble and help keep your credit in good standing.
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Phishing scam uses IRS rebate line to reel in victims. The tax filing season is past, the economic stimulus rebate season is upon us, and the phishers are changing their bait.
Scammers have developed vishing as a way to commit identity theft.
Use this Generic Checklist to be proactive about your family's safety when it comes to the toys in your home.
Fish is important in a healthy diet, but some people need to avoid fish with high levels of mercury. Read more on mercury dangers. Unscrupulous people may try to steal your money by getting your ATM PIN (personal identification number). Also, Westcheter law requires non-bank ATMs to be registered. Learn how to protect youself. How to get on the Do Not Call List to cut down on telemarketers.
The latest food recalls and warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The latest recall and product safety news from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Tips to protect your privacy while shopping on-line. Shopping on-line has become the fastest growing way to shop. Protect yourself from on-line thieves. Video The Westchester County WiFi Law requires commercial businesses to better protect the databases that contain personal information of their customers. It is also designed to alert people who use Internet cafes of the risks associated with wireless networks or “Wi-Fi.”
Every year, thousands of children are injured and more than 100 are killed because a driver didn’t see them while backing up.
Shopping can be tedious at times, but you may use these shopping tips to help alleviate concerns you have.
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