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We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we generally only monitor comments and postings during regular business hours. Social Media Comments Policy: ht
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Next Week Is Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week and Tornado Drill
Severe Weather Awareness Week will be held March 7-11; Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill to take place March 8, at 9:45 a.m. Severe Weather Awareness Week Again this year, the Virginia Department of…
Join the Department of Cable and Consumer Services Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. for Who's Watching Whom? Your Smart TV and Privacy. To register call 703-324-5902.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
Join Consumer Specialist Prescott Barbash on Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on How to Avoid Scams.
To register: https://fecsoco.setmore.com/bookclass
National Consumer Protection Week March 6 -12, 2022.
Join us live on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection. Topic: Telemarketing Fraud by the United Stated Postal Inspection Service.
Budget Town Halls, Ways to Give Input on the FY 2023 Budget Proposal | News Center
Fairfax County, Virginia - How to get more information and give input on the FY 2023 Budget proposal.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
National Consumer Protection Week March 6 -12, 2022.
Join us live on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection. Topic: Telemarketing Fraud by the United Stated Postal Inspection Service.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Specialist Prescott Barbash on Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on How to Avoid Scams.
To register: https://fecsoco.setmore.com/bookclass
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn Hazard; One Million Sold in the U.S.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ionic smartwatches and contact Fitbit to receive pre-paid packaging to return the device. Upon receipt of the device, consumers will be issued a refund of $299. Fitbit will also provide participating consumers with a discount code for 40% off sele...
National Consumer Protection Week March 6 -12, 2022.
Join us live on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection. Topic: Telemarketing Fraud by the United Stated Postal Inspection Service.
Join Consumer Specialist Prescott Barbash on Thursday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on How to Avoid Scams.
To register: https://fecsoco.setmore.com/bookclass
Join the Department of Cable and Consumer Services Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. for Who's Watching Whom? Your Smart TV and Privacy. To register call 703-324-5902.
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➡️ Is your identity safe?
➡️ Could your credit score use some help?
➡️ Do you have unclaimed money waiting for you to collect?
Learn all about these things and more for free during National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12! Fairfax County Consumer Affairs will be hosting a series of free consumer education booths, presentations and workshops during the week at venues throughout the county: https://bit.ly/3tnBgFN
Next Week Is Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week and Tornado Drill
Severe Weather Awareness Week will be held March 7-11; Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill to take place March 8, at 9:45 a.m. Severe Weather Awareness Week Again this year, the Virginia Department of…
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
National Consumer Protection Week March 6 -12, 2022.
Join us live on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection. Topic: Telemarketing Fraud by the United Stated Postal Inspection Service.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection Virtual Call Event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
Join the Department of Cable and Consumer Services Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. for Who's Watching Whom? Your Smart TV and Privacy. To register call 703-324-5902.
Join the Department of Cable and Consumer Services Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. for Who's Watching Whom? Your Smart TV and Privacy. To register call 703-324-5902.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection virtual call event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Budget Town Halls, Ways to Give Input on the FY 2023 Budget Proposal | News Center
Fairfax County, Virginia - How to get more information and give input on the FY 2023 Budget proposal.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
Spilling the tea on the latest COVID-19 cure claim
Wouldn’t it be nice if all you had to do to get rid of COVID-19 was drink some tea?
National Consumer Protection Week March 6 -12, 2022.
Join us live on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection. Topic: Telemarketing Fraud by the United Stated Postal Inspection Service.
Join Consumer Affairs and the Virginia Department of the Treasury Unclaimed Property for a National Consumer Protection virtual call event on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join the Department of Cable and Consumer Services Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. for Who's Watching Whom? Your Smart TV and Privacy. To register call 703-324-5902.
Join Consumer Specialist Melissa Pickham on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation: Is it a Charity or Is it a Scam?
Register at:
https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/8902875
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Managing your personal finances is key to reaching your financial goals. Michelle L. Thompson, Consumer Specialist with the Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch will share strategies and tools for: • Tracking and analyzing your personal spending • Creating a plan for meeting your financial obligations and reaching your goals • Reducing debt balances to increase your credit score, and • Creating a safety net to protect against unexpected financial challenges. Post your questions in the comments below!
Susan Jones, Branch Chief, Fairfax County Consumer Affairs speaks with Michelle Margeotes, Consumer Specialist, about the National Consumer Protection Week and all the events and activities across the county March 1-7, 2020.
Susan Jones, Branch Chief, Fairfax County Consumer Affairs talks with Carl Newcomb, Branch Chief of the Fairfax County Regulation and Licensing Branch about permitting for certain business lines in the county.
Your Community, You’re Connected is an educational television program for volunteer leaders and members of homeowners' and condominium associations. Tonight’s topic will focus on the association board’s responsibility and authority to establish and foster compliance of the association’s covenant restrictions and association rules. Guests will share tips and strategies on how reasonableness and the business judgment rule can guide communities towards greater compliance.
Susan Jones, Branch Chief Consumer Affairs, talks with 2nd LT Erica Webb of FCPD about how to stay safe and secure during the holidays.
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12000 Government Center Pkwy, # 333Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
12011 Government Center PkwyMaster Food Volunteers of Northern Virginia
12011 Government Center ParkwayFairfax County Land Use Planning
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730National Capital Region Incident Management T
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Fairfax County Commission for Women
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
12011 Government Center Pkwy
Virginia Traffic Ticket Lawyers
4008 Williamsburg Ct
George Mason University Army ROTC
George Mason University 4400 University Dr MSN 2F9 (RAC Building)
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
12099 Government Center Pkwy
Historic Fairfax County Courthouse
22030-3627
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authorit
3040 Williams Dr, Ste 200