Adobe Acrobat Reader (required to view PDFs)	DCA kicked off its identity theft protection public awareness campaign with Shred Fest NYC, held April 27 at 11 locations Citywide. Shredding is one important way to protect your identity. Get additional tips for consumers and businesses. Get ID theft prevention tips for consumers [English   Español] Get ID theft prevention tips for businesses [English] Read the press release Learn more about Shred Fest [English   Español] IRS Warns Taxpayers about Rebate Scams Be on guard if you receive a phone call or e-mail claiming to be from the IRS. Recently the IRS issued a warning about scams that use "teasers" like rebate checks or audits to deceive taxpayers and businesses and steal personal information. Read the IRS press release Learn more about the Economic Stimulus Payment Top five scams to avoid DCA's OFE in The Economist DCA's Office of Financial Empowerment was recently featured in The Economist for its initiatives that not only promote increased financial education for all New Yorkers, but also provide unique financial products that fit the needs of New Yorkers with low incomes. DCA's enforcement efforts and OFE's initiatives were highlighted as unique ways City government is helping to increase financial literacy. Read the article Learn more about DCA's Office of Financial Empowerment Mayor Bloomberg and San Francisco Mayor Newsom Launch the Cities for Financial Empowerment Coalition Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE), a coalition of City governments seeking to expand the role of municipal government in improving the financial health and security of residents with low and moderate incomes. The CFE Coalition is co-chaired by the City of New York, led by DCA Commissioner Jonathan Mintz, and the City of San Francisco, led by Treasurer José Cisneros (pictured left of Mayor). Read the press release Visit CFE online Online License Renewal Service Offered to business categories as licenses come due for renewal, DCA's Online License Renewal Service is making it faster and more convenient than ever for businesses to renew their licenses online, from anywhere and at any time. DCA's Online License Renewal Service The City Calls for Expanded Guidelines in Marketing Environmentally Friendly Products In formal comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), DCA encouraged the FTC to expand its "green" marketing guidelines to require businesses to clarify the terms they use in consumer advertising. Through its advocacy, DCA seeks to stop businesses from misrepresenting environmental benefits in marketing, such as "energy efficient," which DCA has found especially prevalent in the City's electronics and home improvement industries. Read DCA's comments to FTC Get more information from the FTC File a complaint about false advertising DCA Held a Public Hearing on Used Car Dealer Practices in New York City Read the press release Get Quick Car-Buying Tips Used Car Sales Consumer Guide (in PDF) False Advertising: How to Spot It and Read the Fine Print (in PDF) File a complaint against a used car dealer The City Calls for Improved Marketing Standards for Energy Service Companies The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) and DCA joined forces to petition the Public Service Commission (PSC) to establish stronger regulations and marketing standards for energy service companies (ESCOs) to protect consumers against aggressive and unsavory marketing tactics. Read DCA's comments to PSC PSC's response to DCA/CPB petition (in PDF) DCA/CPB petition to PSC (in PDF) Read the press release Visit CPB's Web site File your utility complaint with PSC DCA Seeks to Stop Account Freezes of Exempt Federal Benefit Funds DCA urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to strengthen its guidelines, requiring banks to comply with federal law exempting federal benefit funds—such as Social Security and Veterans' payments—from garnishment orders and account freezes. Read DCA's Comments to OCC (in PDF) Contacted by a debt collector? Get quick tips (in PDF) Read DCA's Debt Collection Guide (in PDF) File a complaint against a debt collection agency Know Lead-Safe Paint Removal Methods Lead paint is harmful. City law makes sure storeowners and customers are on notice for safe and legal paint removal methods. Storeowners must post this notice where visible to customers. 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