A.G.'s Regional Office Announces Consumer Outreach Program

Attorney General Spitzer today announced that his Westchester Regional office is launching a consumer outreach and education campaign throughout the lower Hudson Valley.

Under the program, a representative from the Attorney General's office will respond to inquiries on such issues as telemarketing, sweepstakes, home improvements, lemon law complaints, tenants' rights, mail order purchases, debt collection and many other consumer concerns.

"Consumer protection is one of the most important responsibilities of this office and I am pleased to make assistance available to consumers on a local and direct basis," Spitzer said. "This aggressive education campaign serves to empower consumers on a proactive basis to avoid future problems and litigation."

Consumer representatives will distribute informational brochures and tip cards, and offer recommendations and guidance on specific consumer-related inquires and complaints.

The sessions will be hosted by various libraries on a rotating basis in Westchester, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties between the hours of 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

The schedule for the rest of 1999 is as follows:

Individuals with specific questions about this outreach program are encouraged to call the Attorney General's consumer helpline at (800) 771-7755.