Win This Holiday Season With Game-Saving Shopping Tips From the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

November 20, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga issued the agency’s annual Holiday Shopping Tips to help consumers emerge victorious this holiday season. With these useful multilingual tips, New Yorkers will be able to guard their wallets against seasonal scams and overspending while also learning how to create a budget and become smarter shoppers. 

“We all know that winning the holidays involves more than finding the perfect gift for the loved one who has everything—it’s about doing it without breaking the bank. That’s where the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection steps in,” said DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga. “Whether you’re shopping online or in stores, DCWP’s Holiday Shopping Tips will help you spend, save, and plan responsibly—and protect you from the pitfalls that can derail your holiday. That means a full-court press against Buy Now Pay Later traps that encourage overspending, AI-generated ads pushing fake or nonexistent products, and sneaky auto-enroll features buried in the fine print that can saddle consumers with unwanted charges or debt. Together, let’s shop wisely, stay alert, and win this holiday season.”

See DCWP's Holiday Shopping Tips, which are also available in Spanish and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional).

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Media Contacts:
Sophie Ota / Milo Gringlas
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
(212) 436-0042
press@dcwp.nyc.gov