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CONSUMER ISSUES

Consumer Issues Program

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On the 3rd Wednesday of each month the Assistant Attorney General meets with interested consumers at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, New York from 11 am until 1 pm. The program starts at 11 am with a brief presentation on a consumer topic and is then followed with an opportunity for local consumers to discuss their individual problems with the Assistant Attorney General.

This program is free and open to the public. For further information about the jurisdiction of the Attorney General's Office and what information consumers should bring with them, call the Consumer HelpLine at 272-2292 between 10 am and 2 pm weekdays.

Schedule of Upcoming Topics

Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases and Repairs
November 19, 2008

Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
December 17, 2008

Consumer Credit Issues
January 21, 2009

Landowners' Rights Regarding Oil & Gas Leases
February 18, 2009

Overview of the Ins & Outs of Insurance
March 18, 2009

Landowners' Rights Regarding Oil & Gas Leases
April 15, 2009

Home Improvement Scams
May 20, 2009

Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
June 17, 2009

Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
July 15, 2009

Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
August 19, 2009

Consumer’s Rights & Responsibilities in the Market Place
September 16, 2009

Charitable Giving Update
October 21, 2009

Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases and Repairs
November 18, 2009

Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
December 16, 2009

Consumer Issues on Local Cable Access

Tune in to Channel 15 Mondays at 7am, 1pm, and 7pm, to view these consumer issues presentations. Call the Consumer HelpLine at 272-2292 for more information.

January - Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases and Repairs
Pre-recorded on November 19, 2008

February - Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
Pre-recorded on December 17, 2008

March - Consumer Credit Issues
Pre-recorded on January 21, 2009

April - Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
Pre-recorded on February 18, 2009

May - Overview of the Ins & Outs of Insurance
Pre-recorded on March 18, 2009

June - Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
Pre-recorded on April 15, 2009

July - Home Improvement Scams
Pre-recorded on May 20, 2009

August - Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
Pre-recorded on June 17, 2009

September - Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
Pre-recorded on July 15, 2009

October - Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
Pre-recorded on August 19, 2009

November - Consumer’s Rights & Responsibilities in the Market Place
Pre-recorded on September 16, 2009

December - Charitable Giving Update
Pre-recorded on October 21, 2009

Cornell University : Cornell Cooperative Extension : Tompkins County :HelpLine : Consumer Issues
Address: 615 Willow Ave; Phone: 607-272-2292; FAX: 607-272-7088; Email: tompkins@cornell.edu

Last Updated: November 10 , 2008
Contact: amg29@cornell.edu