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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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Identity Theft Prevention
Fraud Prevention
Social Security Fraud Reporting
Links callers with appropriate services using computerized database of information, national directories, and other resources.

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Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
General Disaster Information
COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kits
Telephone Reassurance
Fraud Prevention
Housing Related Coordinated Entry Participating Agencies
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Support Group Clearinghouses
Material Goods Donation Information
Information Clearinghouses
Community Recognition
Public Health Advisories
COVID-19 Control
211 Systems
Tax Agency Tax Preparation Assistance

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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Mail Fraud Reporting
Internet Fraud Reporting
Pyramid/Ponzi Scheme Fraud Reporting
Telemarketing Fraud Reporting
Fraud Prevention
Credit Card Fraud Reporting
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
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Fraud Prevention
Consumer Education
Identity Theft Prevention
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
* Offers consumer protection against insurance fraud or unethical behavior.
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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General Crime Prevention Programs
Fraud Prevention
Identity Theft Prevention
Prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices.

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Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Telemarketing Fraud Reporting
Mail Fraud Reporting
Housing Complaints
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Fraud Prevention
Credit Card Fraud Reporting
Home Health Care Complaints
Insurance Fraud Reporting
Home Improvement/Repair Complaints
Arbitration
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Automobile Complaints
General Consumer Complaints
Internet Fraud Reporting
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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County Auditor Offices
Fraud Prevention
Employee Fraud Reporting
Seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the workers compensation system.
* 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.
* Offers consumer protection against insurance fraud or unethical behavior.
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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Fraud Prevention
Nutrition Education
Medicare Information / Counseling
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Long Term Care Options Counseling

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Charity Information
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Consumer Protection Agencies
Fraud Prevention
Consumer Education
Arbitration
General Consumer Complaints
Investigates and prosecutes welfare fraud; operates collection process for money owed to DSS (except child support).

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Welfare Fraud Reporting
Fraud Prevention