NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection

08/06/2026

Back-to-school shopping season is here—and so are the scams. 🎒
Watch out for fake websites, phishing emails and texts, and scammers posing as schools or other trusted organizations. Do your research, read reviews, and never share personal information with unsolicited callers or messages.
Learn more: dos.ny.gov/Back-to-School

08/02/2026

07/31/2026

🚨 Recall Alert! 👉 Check latest recalls from : Nordi Toddler Stools, Mommy's Baby Doll Playsets, Sili Teething Toys, Cpzzkq Baby Loungers. Learn more: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

07/24/2026

One month after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new resource page to support New York's Venezuelan community and those looking to help.
We encourage New Yorkers to use trusted relief organizations when donating and to stay vigilant against donation scams to ensure support reaches those who need it most.
Learn more and access resources here: 🔗

Find resources for those interested in contributing to relief and recovery efforts for Venezuela.

07/24/2026

🚨Avoid buying these secondhand items for your little ones. They pose safety risks due to wear and tear and outdated regulations

🚫Infant sleep products: cribs, basinets, mattresses and toddler beds
🚫Infant loungers and nursing pillows
🚫Play yards, walkers, highchairs, toddler bed rails, bath seats
🚫Helmets
🚫Car seats, booster seats and strollers

For details, read our alert⤵
https://tinyurl.com/3a724rts

07/23/2026

Thrifting can help save money and the environment, but consumers must take important steps to avoid dangerous and recalled products; taking just a few minutes to check for key safety risks ensures your “new-to-you” purchases are safe and functional.

Read our consumer alert for tips for safely shopping secondhand⤵
https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-division-consumer-protection-provides-tips-safely-buying-secondhand

07/16/2026

(WENY) — July is Military Consumer Protection Month. The New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning active-duty service members and veterans to stay on guard

07/15/2026

🚨 Warning: Popular squishy toys like NeeDoh stress balls can cause severe burns if heated or left in hot vehicles. There’s a viral TikTok challenge that involve microwaving them, which can lead to chemical burns.

👉 Doctors are warning about this dangerous trend and are seeing cases of children suffering serious burns.

Parents: Talk to your kids about the dangers of unvetted online challenges!