It's National Consumer Protection Week—did you know that OAG can help you if you've been:
*Treated unfairly by a business
*Victimized by a scam
*Forced by a landlord to live in unsafe conditions
Submit a complaint: oag.dc.gov #NCPW2019
In 2017, more than 16 million US consumers were victims of #identitytheft where fraudsters stole nearly $17 billion.
Learn 4 easy steps you can take to protect your personal information and guard against identity theft online: bit.ly/2Sekup2 #NCPW2019
#DC residents have the highest student debts in the nation and more than 1 in 7 are past due on their federal loans.
Here are 5 tips to help borrowers get back on track and manage their student loans: bit.ly/2EuniZg #NCPW2019
“$500/month for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome in the heart of #DC—all utilities, cable and internet included!”
Sound fishy to you? It might be a scam!
5 tips to protect yourself from fake rental listings: bit.ly/2Hb2TLw #NCPW2019 #ConsumerProtection
Considering a home warranty?
Learn the right questions to ask and what to review before signing on the dotted line: bit.ly/2oS7jgD #ConsumerProtection #NCPW2019
4.9 billion—that's how many robocalls were made to US households in February 2019 alone.
Learn 5 tips to cut down on these automated, pre-recorded phonecalls: bit.ly/2CmVjva #NCPW2019 #ConsumerProtection
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