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Provides information on consumer issues or complaints. Types of complaints handled: Internet, telephone scams, telemarketing, warranties, credit, deceptive advertising, mail order, scholarship scams, office supply scams, franchise, investment scams, identity theft, and funeral complaints.

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Internet Fraud Reporting
Fraud Prevention
Credit Card Fraud Reporting
Telemarketing Fraud Reporting
Mail Fraud Reporting
Pyramid/Ponzi Scheme Fraud Reporting
* Offers consumer protection against insurance fraud or unethical behavior.
Prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices.

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Automobile Complaints
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Mail Fraud Reporting
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Telemarketing Fraud Reporting
Housing Complaints
General Consumer Complaints
Home Health Care Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting
Home Improvement/Repair Complaints
Fraud Prevention
Arbitration
Credit Card Fraud Reporting
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Internet Fraud Reporting
* Helps victims of scams or fraud, including help resolving a consumer dispute.* Provides information to avoid or handle unscrupulous contractors and telemarketers, including educational presentations on scams, fraud, and identify theft for organizations.
Links callers with appropriate services using computerized database of information, national directories, and other resources.

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Community Recognition
Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
COVID-19 Control
211 Systems
Material Goods Donation Information
Support Group Clearinghouses
Housing Related Coordinated Entry Participating Agencies
Information Clearinghouses
Fraud Prevention
Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Disaster Information
Public Health Advisories
Telephone Reassurance
COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kits
Tax Agency Tax Preparation Assistance
  • AARP's Fraud Watch NetworkTM - The helpline is a free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud specialists and volunteers field thousands of calls each month. Get guidance you can trust, free of judgment. 1-877-908-3360 or www.aarp.org/fraudwatch

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Fraud Prevention
Operates toll-free consumer complaint phone line and website, and mitigates with businesses and consumers with complaints. Develops informational materials on current consumer issues, and conducts informational programs. Offers presentations on issues such as consumer scams, senior citizen consumer issues, identity theft, internet and financial literacy.

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General Consumer Complaints
Consumer Education
Fraud Prevention
Identity Theft Prevention
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
If you see an unusual charge on your medical bill, check with your doctor first. It may be a mistake. If not resolved, contact Medicare.

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Social Security Fraud Reporting
Identity Theft Prevention
Fraud Prevention
Provides a free helpline for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud specialists and volunteers field thousands of calls each month. Get guidance you can trust, free of judgment.
Connects individuals with esources and information to help you stay safe from common scams.  Register today and if you can’t make one of the free webinars when it is broadcasted, you will get a link to view anytime.

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Internet Courses
Fraud Prevention

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Medicare Fraud Reporting
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Fraud Prevention
Social Security Fraud Reporting
Consumer Protection receives and investigates complaints, initiates investigations of fraud and/or unfair dealings. Public education on consumer frauds and scams.

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Fraud Prevention
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
The Dutchess County Office for the Aging offers a wide variety of services to meet the nutritional needs of persons 60 years and older. Services include congregate meals at OFA Friendship Centers, Home Delivered Meals for homebound older adults, nutrition education and counseling, picnics during the summer, and year-round health promotion events.

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Medicare Information / Counseling
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Fraud Prevention
Nutrition Education
The helpline is a free resource for AARP members and nonmembers alike. Trained fraud specialists and volunteers field thousands of calls each month.
Offers individual counseling for Nassau County seniors who have been victims of financial exploitation and abuse. Provides community education to raise awareness and offer suggestions on how to recognize and avoid senior financial abuse.

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Financial Literacy Training
Senior Advocacy Groups
Fraud Prevention
Personal Financial Counseling
Provides elder fraud and crime prevention seminars to local community centers and organizations who serve seniors. This is a proactive program that educates and provides tips to seniors on how to stay safe and avoid financial exploitation and other scams.

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Fraud Prevention
General Crime Prevention Programs
Identity Theft Prevention

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Arbitration
Consumer Education
Fraud Prevention
Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Fraud Reporting
General Consumer Complaints
Charity Information
Seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the workers compensation system.
Serves in an oversight capacity to ensure fiscal integrity and accountability for the County of Onondaga. Monitors financial transactions, reports results of operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and advises County departments and agencies on discharging their responsibilities in a manner deserving of the public trust. Works closely with County administration to achieve structural budgetary balance and develop appropriate internal controls to protect the County's assets.

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Fraud Prevention
County Auditor Offices
Employee Fraud Reporting
* Offers consumer protection against insurance fraud or unethical behavior.
Provides real-world tips and tools for individuals to help protect themselves and their loved ones.