Help Wanted Interactive » Consumer Protection

Help Wanted Educators’ Curriculum

mike — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:22:42 +0000

This episode-by-episode ‘Help Wanted’ curriculum for educators was developed by Employment Works! at the Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene Counties for the Personalized Recovery of Oriented Services (PROS) in Greene County.

Protect Your Personal Information and Your Credit

mike — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:50:48 +0000

The Credit Education Bureau of Rochester offers a course on protecting your personal information and other courses related to consumer credit education.

Public Library Resources

mike — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:16:38 +0000

New York’s public library systems and public libraries offer job information, resources, and referrals for New Yorkers and people looking to work in New York State, as well as help with job training, consumer protection and family finance resources. Click here to find employment/job information links from a map of public libraries in New York State.

Legal Assistance for Consumers

mike — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:51:56 +0000

Learn more about your legal rights in the areas of credit, debt and other consumer law issues. To find legal assistance available in your area, visit LawHelp.org/NY and click on ‘Consumer.’ En Espanol: ayudalegalny.org y clik ‘Consumidor.’

Syracuse.com – Help During Hard Times

Admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:35:56 +0000

Help During Hard Times
Expert Advice on Finding a Job, Managing Money, and Building a Career in CNY

Internet Access at Your Public Library

mike — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:49:40 +0000

Online resources are not particularly helpful unless you have relatively consistent access to a computer with an Internet connection. If you do not have suitable Internet access, your local public library can help. Find your local public library within the New York State public library system and begin making use of this valuable, free resource today.

Consumer Complaints

mike — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:34:24 +0000

File a complaint with the New York State Office of the Attorney General here. The Attorney General’s office handles complaints on a wide variety of issues, from Lemon Law violations with automobiles to discrimination to more general consumer complaints. Explore this page to best determine how to move forward with your complaint.

Internet Scams

mike — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:30:31 +0000

File a complaint here if you believe you have been the victim of an Internet scam.

Dan Bazile on Phishing Scams

Consumer Credit Counseling

mike — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:07:50 +0000

Are you at or near the limits on your lines of credit? Do you usually only pay the minimum on your credit cards? Are you thinking of borrowing money to pay your debts? Are creditors calling you regarding late payments? Does your financial situation weigh on your mind? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, credit counseling may be for you. Since 1972, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central New York (which also offers branches in other parts of the state, including an Albany branch and others) has been helping people just like you. Take control of your money and get on the right track to financial stability.

Merchandise Repossession

mike — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:35:47 +0000

If you are worried about a merchant taking back an item that has been sold to you, know your rights and learn how to move from ‘default’ to ‘redemption.’