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Consumer Tip

Avoiding Credit Scams

Although most lenders are owned and operated by legitimate professionals, there are fraudulent loan brokers and credit companies that misrepresent the availability of credit and credit terms in order to cheat individuals out of money.

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How do I stop unwanted telemarketing phone calls?
The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home.
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Contact Information

Albany County
Department of
Consumer Affairs
County Office Building
112 State Street
Suite 1207-08
Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 447-7581
Fax: (518) 487-5048
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Thomas Fitzpatrick,
Commissioner

Commodities Inspections

Commodities inspections ensure that all eligible stores adhere to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law prescribed commodities standards. Goods for sale are inspected to ensure that they meet advertised weight. Failure to comply with the law may result in fines.

Date Brand & Product Violation Total Fine Payment & Date
6/27/2008 OLDE TIME KOTTON KANDY
OLDE TYME FOODS
Max. Allowable Varience $2,400.00 $2,400.00
  8/1/2008
 
 

Tip of the Month

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, ('Check 21')

A new federal law effective October 28, 2004 means that you will no longer receive your original paper checks back from your bank with your monthly statement.

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