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Renewing your consumer protection skills

Local consumer programs team up to educate local leaders and the public about consumer rights, remedies and pitfalls.

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Jeanne Foy, MASSPIRG Education Fund’s Consumer Action Center in Weymouth; Jen Koch and Sarah McHugh from the MetroWest Mediation Services in Natick; Angie Aguilar and Robin Schwartz from the Worcester Consumer Rights Program hosting a consumer protection forum at the Framingham Public Library.

MASSPIRG’s Consumer Action Center Director Jeanne Foy teamed up with local consumer programs in Worcester and Natick and the Office of Attorney General to hold an educational forum on consumer rights and remedies and resources in Massachusetts. tips and tools on how to protecting themselves in the marketplace.

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Leaders from the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General presenting tips and traps for consumers on utilities, auto sales and home improvements.Photo by TPIN staff | TPIN

Attending the event were community leaders and members of the public who took home tips on how to spot and  avoid scams and what to do if they need help resolving a consumer dispute.

MASSPIRG provided a number of consumer guides including how to avoid robo calls and texts and how to freeze credit reports for minor children.

If you need help resolving a consumer complaint, check out our Consumer Action Center and more of our consumer tips guides.

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