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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

Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
February 20, 2008

Overview of the Ins & Outs of Insurance
March 19, 2008

Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
April 16, 2008

Home Improvement Scams
May 21, 2008

Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
June 18, 2008

Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
July 16, 2008

Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
August 20, 2008

Consumer’s Rights & Responsibilities in the Market Place
September 17, 2008

Charitable Giving Update
October 15, 2008

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

Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
December 17, 2008

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 21, 2007

February - Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
Pre-recorded on December 19, 2007

March - Consumer Credit Issues
Pre-recorded on January 16, 2008

April - Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
Pre-recorded on February 20, 2008

May - Overview of the Ins & Outs of Insurance
Pre-recorded on March 19, 2008

June - Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
Pre-recorded on April 16, 2008

July - Home Improvement Scams
Pre-recorded on May 21, 2007

August - Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
Pre-recorded on June 18, 2008

September - Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
Pre-recorded on July 16, 2008

October - Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
Pre-recorded on August 20, 2008

November - Consumer’s Rights & Responsibilities in the Market Place
Pre-recorded on September 17, 2008

December - Charitable Giving Update
Pre-recorded on October 15, 2008

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: June 15, 2007
Contact: amg29@cornell.edu