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Consumer Guides & Information

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Car Leasing, Rental, and Repair Guide Get a guide to leasing, renting, or repairing a car.

Cell Phone Number Portability Get information about the law that requires cell phone service providers to allow customers to keep their phone number when changing carriers.

Consumer Protection Information Get information about the City's Consumer Protection Law. Get a tip sheet with consumer information for seniors.

Department of Consumer Affairs Public Speaker Request a speaker from the Department of Consumer Affairs for an event.

Donate, Buy or Sell Used Goods Get information about donating, buying, or selling used goods.

Electronics Selling and Buying Guide Get a guide to the rules for electronics merchants and tips for customers.

Employment Agency Guide Get a guide to consumer rights when dealing with employment agencies.

False Advertising Guide Get a guide to recognizing misleading or deceptive advertising practices.

Health Violation Information Get information about a health code violation notification.

Holiday Shopping Tips Get a flyer with information about smart holiday shopping.

Home Improvement Contractor License Verification Check that a contractor is licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Internet Scam Guide Get a guide to avoiding deceptive deals on the Internet.

NYC Direct Deposit Program provides free checking accounts to New Yorkers who directly deposit their pay.

National Gas Price Trend Information Get information about national trends in gas prices.

Notary Public Tips Get a mini-guide to the difference between a notary public and a notario publico.

Payday Loan Tips Get a mini-guide to payday loans, also called check loans.

Piedra Aphrodisiac Information or Complaint Get information about the health risks of the over-the-counter aphrodisiac Piedra. Report the sale of Piedra.

Product Recall and Safety Information Get information about unsafe and recalled products, or report the sale of these products.

Reducing Unwanted Mail Information Get information about how to reduce unwanted junk mail. Request to be removed from most national mailing lists.

Refund Policy Guide Get a guide to the rules for store refund policies.