NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection

NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection The Division serves as New York State's primary resource for information and enforcement of issues affecting consumers.

The Division provides voluntary mediation services for consumers and educates and informs consumers and small businesses across the state on:
(1) the prevention and mitigation of identity theft
(2) preventing scams
(3) product safety
(4) choosing and using credit wisely; and
(5) security breach prevention and response

The Division also represents consumers before state and federal utility regulat

ors. The Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) continuously advocates on behalf of New Yorkers to create a vibrant and safe marketplace.

📣Rockland County Residents: FREE Paper Shredding in Havestraw tomorrow!  This offers a secure way to destroy sensitive d...
06/12/2026

📣Rockland County Residents: FREE Paper Shredding in Havestraw tomorrow! This offers a secure way to destroy sensitive documents & prevent identity theft.

🕙 Saturday June 13, 2026 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
📍Town Hall One Rosman Road, Garnerville NY 10923

For more information:
https://www.rocklandgreen.com/events/paper-shredding-event-haverstraw/

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that they've launched a 🆕 list. The  ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list - dedic...
06/08/2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that they've launched a 🆕 list.
The ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list - dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people.
The FBI is asking anyone who recognizes a subject or has information about their whereabouts to come forward. Tips may be submitted at tips.fbi.gov, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or by contacting the nearest FBI field office. All tips may be submitted anonymously.
To learn more about this announcement:⤵️
https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-announces-new-wanted-list-dedicated-to-fraudsters

   announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards to children. Items include:👉Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bott...
06/05/2026

announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards to children.
Items include:
👉Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottle
👉Children’s Tiny Land Play Tents
👉Little Grape Land Nursing Pillows
👉ABC Trading Toy Headbands, Electronic Pet Cage-Dinosaur Tribes, My Pet Bird Cute Bird Tribes

For details: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

The NYS Division of Consumer Protection will be in Rochester and Finger Lakes area next week. Join us at one of our upco...
05/22/2026

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 con...
05/22/2026

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 ⤵️

Spring and Summer are the Peak Seasons for Home Improvements - and for Scammers Trying to Cash in

   announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards. Items include:👉Thermos Stainless Food & Beverage Jars & Bottl...
05/18/2026

announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards.
Items include:
👉Thermos Stainless Food & Beverage Jars & Bottles
👉Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles
👉LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
👉ZWILLING J. A. Henckels A. Electric Kettles
👉EEMB Lithium Battery Packs
👉1-K Kerosene Heater Fluid Portable Fuel Containers

For details: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

   announced recent product recalls due to safety hazards to children. Items include:👉Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys👉Co...
05/15/2026

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

For details: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

📣FREE community shredding events are happening across NYS this weekend, offering a secure way to destroy sensitive docum...
05/14/2026

📣FREE community shredding events are happening across NYS this weekend, offering a secure way to destroy sensitive documents & prevent identity theft.

CAPITAL REGION:
15th Annual Saratoga Financial Services Shred Event
🕙Saturday May 16, 2026 (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
📍Saratoga Springs High School parking lot (enter on West Ave)
(1 Blue Streak Boulevard, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866)

CENTRAL NY REGION:
Annual Shred Day at East Syracuse Minoa High School
🕙Saturday May 16, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
📍Parking Lot at East Syracuse Minoa High School
(6400 Fremont Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057)

LONG ISLAND:
Town of Hempstead, Long Island
🕙Sunday May 17, 2026 (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
📍At North Woodmere Park
(Branch Blvd. North Woodmere, NY 11581)

Address

One Commerce Plaza
Albany, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18006971220

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