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Consumer Alert: Romance Scammers Are Manipulative, Preying on Your Empathy and Life Savings (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection)

Public Technologies 11 Feb 2026
Consumer Alert ... HARTFORD - The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is warning the public about romance scammers ahead of Valentine's Day, when many people might be meeting someone new in person or online.
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Consumer Alert: FCA Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for All Vehicles with Unrepaired Takata RecallsOwners should not drive recalled vehicles until defective, deadly air bags are replaced (NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Public Technologies 11 Feb 2026
) ... If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced ... FCA said about 225,000 U.S ... Sign up at NHTSA.gov/Alerts to be notified by email if your vehicle is affected by a future recall.
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Consumer Watchdog's Consumer Alert Challenges Uber's Misleading Super Bowl "Consumer Alert" TV Ad: Uber Really Wants Removal of Legal Accountability for Faulty Safety Checks

PR Newswire 10 Feb 2026
9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog Campaign warned the public about Uber's Super Bowl TV Ad that claims to be a "Consumer Alert," the video format Consumer Watchdog has used for more than a ...
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CONSUMER ALERT: Watch Out for Tree Trimming & Removal Scams (Tennessee Office of Attorney General)

Public Technologies 04 Feb 2026
) CONSUMER ALERT ... The Tennessee Attorney General's Office urges consumers to use caution when selecting a business to provide tree trimming or removal services ... Even so, consumers should remain vigilant to avoid falling victim to a repair work scam.
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Consumer Alert: Philadelphia Injury Victims Frequently Undersell Their Claims

GetNews 03 Feb 2026
When one has suffered as a result of an accident, they desire to make it over. The medical bills arrive within no time, the work can be missed, and the stress can feel like it never ends ... Insurance Companies Move Fast for a Reason ... Media Contact ... Email.
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Ohio State Fire Marshal issues consumer alert urging Ohioans not to smoke or use open ...

Image News Watchman 30 Jan 2026
COLUMBUS – As Ohioans dig out from Winter Storm Fern and now face sub-zero temperatures over the next several days, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has issued a Consumer Alert regarding the danger of smoking ... .
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Consumer Alert: Add Identity Theft Protection to Your Next “Admin Night” (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection)

Public Technologies 30 Jan 2026
Consumer Alert ... HARTFORD - The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Department of Banking (DOB) are advising consumers to be proactive about protecting their identity, as part of Identity Theft Awareness Week ... Sign up for banking alerts.
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Consumer Alert: Add Identity Theft Protection to Your Next “Admin Night” (Connecticut Department of Banking)

Public Technologies 30 Jan 2026
January 30, 2026 Consumer Alert ... This alert was issued jointly with the Department of Consumer Protection ... Sign up for banking alerts ... This includes large or unusual charges, low balance alerts, or sign-in attempts from a different device.
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January 27, 2026: Consumer Alert: Government Imposter Scammers​ (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)

Public Technologies 27 Jan 2026
- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports from Wisconsin consumers, businesses, and government entities targeted by scammers who impersonate local government entities and officials.
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Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself During Tennessee’s Winter Storm (Tennessee Office of Attorney General)

Public Technologies 26 Jan 2026
) Consumer Alert ... The Tennessee Attorney General's Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed as you navigate insurance claims, home repairs, vehicle purchases, and financial obligations ... Consumers should retain a copy of the contract.
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CONSUMER ALERT: Carr Warns of Price Gouging and Other Scams in Anticipation of Winter Storms (Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division)

Public Technologies 24 Jan 2026
For more information about price gouging, visit the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division website here ... For additional information about storm fraud, visit the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division website here.
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CONSUMER ALERT: Carr Warns of Price Gouging and Other Scams in Anticipation of Winter Storms (Office of the Attorney General of Georgia)

Public Technologies 23 Jan 2026
For more information about price gouging, visit the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division website here ... For additional information about storm fraud, visit the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division website here.
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Consumer Alert: It’s Accrual World. When Searching for a Tax Preparer, Verify First, Hire Second (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection)

Public Technologies 22 Jan 2026
Consumer Alert ... Consumers should keep all communication, contracts, and invoices received from their tax professional ... Consumers are encouraged to use eLicense, a statewide public portal, to verify credentials for a CPA and CPA Firm.
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