CONSUMER AFFAIRS: FTC’s report on consumer fraud, part 2

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

In April, the Federal Trade Commission published, “Consumer Fraud in the United States, 2011,” presenting findings of a survey commissioned by the agency to examine consumer experiences involving fraud.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: FTC’s report on consumer fraud, part 1

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

In April the Federal Trade Commission published, “Consumer Fraud in the United States, 2011.”

Tips for teaching young people about money

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

Parents, grandparents, and guardians who spend time teaching money-management skills to young people can do those they teach an important service.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Aviation consumer protection

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Consumer Protection Division maintains a useful website for air travelers.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Planning for future needs

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy publishes “Saving and Investing,” a publication designed to provide information on the basics of consumer saving and investing.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Saving money in the kitchen

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The U.S. Department of Energy provides tips on saving money through energy efficiency in the kitchen (www.energysavers.gov).

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Safer mobile banking

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The latest issue of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s FDIC Consumer News offers consumers tips for safer mobile banking.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Top 10 consumer complaints

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The Federal Trade Commission recently published the 2012 annual report, Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, containing a listing of the top 10 consumer complaints.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Emergency preparedness

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

Home emergency preparedness can appear complex and time-consuming to consumers.

BUSINESS COLUMNIST: Identity theft related to personal tax filings

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

With tax-filing season in full swing, the Federal Trade Commission is reminding consumers to be careful of identity theft related to personal tax filings.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: National Consumer Protection Week

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

National Consumer Protection Week is an annual campaign by government agencies, consumer advocacy organizations, and private-sector groups across the United States to encourage consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rig…

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Childproofing the home

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers a brochure to those wishing to learn more about childproofing their home.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Watch out for tech support scam

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a tech support scam that includes a twist; it starts with a simple telephone call.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: FTC email warning to small businesses

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

In January, the Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to small businesses not to open an email claiming to be from the agency and containing the subject line, “Notification of Consumer Complaint.”

CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

Credit tips for young adults

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Electronic check conversion

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The electronic check conversion process is becoming more common. However, not all consumers understand it.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Tips for avoiding fraud

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

According to the Federal Trade Commission, scam artists from around the world defraud consumers each year of millions of dollars.

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: New Year resolutions for consumers

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The following New Year’s resolutions could help you become a more informed consumer in 2013.

Beware mailings that offer copies of deeds

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Columnist

In a Dec. 3, 2012, email alert, the Indiana Attorney General cautions Hoosiers to be wary of mailings offering copies of property deeds “for an excessive fee.”

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Center for nutrition policy, promotion website”

Joseph Pellicciotti Times Business Columnist

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion seeks to improve American health through dietary information and general guidance.

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