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5th Annual Free City Event Helps New Yorkers Prevent Identity TheftShred your papers containing personal information safely and for free at one of 14 Shred Fest locations throughout the City. Get DCA’s identity theft prevention tips and the first four people to arrive with their papers at each site will receive a free personal shredder, donated by Staples.  Find a free Shred Fest locationGet identity theft prevention tips for consumers and businesses | |
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DCA Finds One in Three Funeral Homes Violates Consumers' Rights to Privately Review Pricing Information Without High Pressure Sales TacticsDCA conducted more than 400 in-person and 50 undercover telephone inspections during a two-month investigation of funeral homes. Funeral homes are legally required to honor New Yorkers’ rights to receive full pricing and other information over the telephone or through front-door price lists. DCA issued over 325 violations, 94 percent of which were for violating these consumer rights. Potential fines could total nearly $400,000. DCA wants New Yorkers to know their rights and to file a complaint against funeral homes that don't honor them. Read the press release and get tipsDownload DCA’s Funeral Planning GuideConsumers: File a complaintBusinesses: Get quick tips from DCA | |
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 DCA Declares Predatory Schools Top Fraud of the Year Commissioner Mintz highlighted predatory school scams as top consumer complaint during a press conference with the Federal Trade Commission, the Better Business Bureau and other Federal and State agencies and organizations. Citing the "Protect Your Money: Know Before You Enroll" campaign, Commissioner Mintz urged consumers to take advantage of City services and programs to: • Research training programs • Find free and low-cost adult education and job training options • Get help understanding school contracts • File a complaint about a predatory school • Get free help with school debt and budgeting at an NYC Financial Empowerment Center Read the press release and get tipsVisit the Protect Your Money Web site to view ads and learn moreFind a Financial Empowerment Center near you |
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Commissioner’s Town Hall Held on April 30 in Staten Island Commissioner Mintz and First Deputy Commissioner Pico discussed City rules and answered questions from local business owners that primarily focused on the home improvement and locksmith industries. The Town Hall was co-hosted by the Business Outreach Center of Staten Island/West Brighton LDC, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, and the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. Visit DCA's Business Toolbox for important information and resourcesVisit DCA's Event Calendar |
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Cities for Financial Empowerment Rings The Opening Bell on April 11 as NYSE Euronext Commemorates Financial Literacy Week (April 9-13) Watch videoVisit CFE Web site |
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DCA Releases Municipal Financial Empowerment: A Supervitamin for Public Programs Initial Report of Series Details "Supervitamin Effect" of Improved Social Service Outcomes When Integrating Professional Financial Counseling Read the press releaseDownload the reportLearn more about the City's Financial Empowerment CentersVisit Cities for Financial Empowerment Web site |
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 NYC Partners with Seven Financial Institutions to Offer Municipal Workers Free Checking Account as Part of NYC Direct Deposit Program Provides Thousands Safer, Easier, and Cheaper Way to Get Paid Read the press releaseLearn more about NYC Direct Deposit |
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