Fairfax County Consumer Affairs

08/28/2023

Last Thursday, leaders from Fairfax and Prince William County hosted a joint town hall to discuss the growing panhandling issue–begging people on the street for food or money.

08/25/2023

As the school year begins for some students in Northern Virginia, some parents may be considering leaving their child home alone before or after school for the first time.

08/25/2023

Fairfax County, Virginia - blog about green power programs and renewable energy credits

08/25/2023

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Con artists can impersonate the IRS by making the caller ID seem like a call is coming from a real IRS office and more.

08/24/2023

Shopping for an air purifier? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our air purifier buying guide to make an informed choice.

08/24/2023

Consumer Reports explains why the Molekule Air and the Molekule Air Pro don't measure up to the hype—and reveals which models to consider instead.

08/24/2023

Consumer Reports shows you how to sell the stuff you no longer need and turn those castoffs into cash.

08/24/2023

Fairfax County Health Department Consumer Protection Program and Food Safety

08/24/2023

Join us at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection.

Topic: Fairfax County Department of Health Consumer Protection and Food Safety.

08/24/2023

Join us today at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection.

Topic: Fairfax County Department of Health Consumer Protection and Food Safety.

08/24/2023

No company should misuse a person’s personal information — especially when it’s to open accounts for someone else. But that’s exactly what the FTC charged Vivint Smart Home, Inc. with doing. And that’s why 9,000 people will be getting a notice from the FTC about the Vivint settlement.

08/23/2023

Join us on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. for Consumer Connection.

Topic: Fairfax County Department of Health Consumer Protection and Food Safety.

08/23/2023

A memorial will be created for Fairfax County's COVID-19 victims and those who worked to mitigate the pandemic's impact.

08/23/2023

Prince William Supervisor Jeanine Lawson is calling for the county to adopt a law prohibiting roadside panhandling, which she described as a longstanding “epidemic” in the area.

08/23/2023

Having copies of identification, insurance information and other critical documents in a safe place outside of your home is an important part of emergency preparedness. In an emergency situation li…

08/23/2023

The FBI is warning cryptocurrency companies of recent blockchain activity connected to the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Over the last 24 hours, the FBI tracked cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) TraderTraitor-affiliated actors (al...

08/22/2023

Healthcare entities are continuing to report data breaches stemming from the large-scale MOVEit hack.

08/22/2023

You never need to pay to sign up for government student loan debt relief programs — but scammers will tell you otherwise. Here’s how to spot scam companies that charge illegal upfront fees for so-called help with your student loans.

08/22/2023

The FTC charged that a business opportunity and coaching scheme bilked consumers out of tens of millions of dollars. The scheme grew on the back of baseless claims about how much money customers could make.

08/22/2023

Fairfax County, Virginia - Join the Fun at Lake Accotink Park Celebration Day

08/22/2023

The 2023 Innovation Fund seeks proposals from businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop creative innovative, sustainable and replicable human service programs.