NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection

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/

06/12/2026

☀️ Heatstroke Prevention Reminder ☀️🚗
With hot temps today it's important to remember the temperature inside a parked car can rise dangerously fast. Never leave a child, pet, or anyone unattended in a vehicle—not even for a minute.

For safety tips more ⤵
https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-extreme-temperatures-continue-new-york-department-states-division-consumer

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

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

06/04/2026

Scammers read obituaries too...

Learn how to spot funeral fraud, avoid end-of-life identity theft, and protect your loved ones during difficult times.

Learn more from NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection: https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-new-york-department-states-division-consumer-protection-end-of-life-theft

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!

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

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

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

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)