NYS Department of State Consumer Protection

The NYS Division of Consumer Protection will be in Rochester and Finger Lakes area next week. Join us at one of our upcoming workshops on Scam and Identity Theft Prevention!

Spring and Summer are the Peak Seasons for Home Improvements projects - and for Scammers Trying to Cash in. Read our consumer alerts to learn a few tips to avoid common home improvement scams ⤵️

#RecallAlert @USCPSC announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards. 👉Thermos Stainless Jar/Bottle 👉Travel Size Afrin Nasal Spray 👉LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries 👉ZWILLING Electric Kettles 👉EEMB Lithium Battery Pack 👉1-K Kerosene cpsc.gov/Recalls

#RecallAlert @USCPSC announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards to children. Items include: 👉Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys 👉Cosyland Children’s Tower Stools 👉Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers 👉Misco Sports Badminton Toy Sets Red/Blue cpsc.gov/Recalls

Checks are still mailed & criminals use specialized chemical solutions to alter them. Tips: ✔Don't leave mail in mailbox overnight ✔If traveling, request USPS Hold Mail so Post Office holds your mail ✔Use pens with indelible black ink - more difficult to wash your checks

FREE Paper Shredding & E-waste Recycling event on Friday, May 15th! 📷 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1222 East 96th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Recycle old electronics including TVs, phones, tablets, monitors, and more (see flyer for details.) Shred documents safely and for free.

Scam calls often target consumers with debt relief promises to steal $ or personal info. Any unexpected call offering to lower interest rates is likely a scam. 👉Never pay upfront for debt services 👉Hang up on unsolicited calls 👉Never share personal info with someone who calls

#RecallAlert @USCPSC announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards. 👉Build-A-Bear Workshop Heartwarming Hugs Bear 👉Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie/Friend 👉ZMC Group Battery-operated Light Up Toy 👉Allura Youth Sweatshirt 👉Qumeney Bike Light Set cpsc.gov/Recalls

FREE Paper Shredding Event May 9th! 📢

It’s freezing time! 🥶❄️Not the weather...your credit! During Financial Literacy Month, @NYSConsumer is encouraging New Yorkers to take preventative steps against identity theft and scams. One easy step: freeze your credit. Read our tips here: dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-…

#RecallAlert @USCPSC announced recent recalls due to safety hazard 👉Autobrush Sonic Kid Toothbrush Box 👉Sanlebi Pet Vet Playset 👉SpringFlower Montessori Toy Set 👉Wiifo Children’s Tower Stool 👉KMUYSL Red Barn Farm Animal Playset 👉LED Finger Beam Light cpsc.gov/Recalls

Parents of HS students: Beware of scammers claiming to be from the College Board or any other educational institution calling to confirm your address so they can send prep materials that your child requested. College Board will never ask for financial info over the phone/email.

Springtime is a popular time for skin treatments to prepare for the summer. Before you book that appointment, remember to do your research & verify if procedures should be performed by a licensed medical pro. Learn about these services/who can provide them dos.ny.gov/medspas

When we say we do a lot, we mean it! Come check out our booth at @SOMOSNEWYORK at the Empire State Plaza! See all the opportunities we provide New Yorkers!!

Spring Cleaning! Don’t forget to add ‘stop junk mail’ to your spring-cleaning checklist. The fewer applications you receive, the less likely it will be stolen. Call 1-888-5OPTOUT or visit optoutprescreen.com to have your name removed from marketing lists.

Have you checked for recalls lately? To keep your home safe, remember product recall is a request to return a product after a safety issue has been found that could be dangerous & protects consumers. Check for recalls before buying new or used at cpsc.gov/Recalls

The Tax Department income tax filing resource center has everything you need to file your return fast, secure, and even free! 2025 tax returns are due April 15, 2026. Learn more about free e-filing options and start filing today: on.ny.gov/3MleWFj

#RecallAlert @USCPSC announced product recalls due to safety hazards. 👉BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach Cleaner 👉Vitaquest Dietary Supplement 👉SNOOZ Breez Fan/White Noise Machine 👉Osprey 700 Max and S1 robotic pool vacuums 👉VEEKTOMX Portable Power Banks cpsc.gov/Recalls

Hyundai and Kia agreed to a $62M settlement to resolve allegations that certain vehicles contain defective airbag control units, which may fail during a collision. If owned/leased a qualifying Hyundai/Kia you may be eligible for benefits Deadline: 4/8/27 acusettlement.com/hyundaikia

Cheers to National Beer Day! 🍻 DOS supports NY-based craft brew-pubs through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. So no matter what language you use to toast—cheers, slainte, prost, salud, cin cin, l’chaim, Kanpai, Ganpai—raise a glass today to your favorite cerveza.