Consumer Affairs Division
Savvy Consumer Press Releases
Savvy Consumer Columns:
2012
- January - Resolving to be Healthier in 2012? Beware of Healthcare/Diet Scams
- February- Online Dating Scams
- March - Beware of Mortgage Settlement Scams
- April - Be Wary of Vehicle Warranty Extension Offers
- June - Tips to Avoid Timeshare Scams
- July - Don't Lose your Cool with Air Conditioning Repairs
- August - Pet Shipping Scams
2011
- January - New Year's Resolutions
- March - Don't Let Travel Scams Take You For a Ride
- May - Steps You Can Take to Prepare for a Disaster
- June - Home Repair Scams
- July - Foreign Lottery Scams
- August - Job Scams
- September - Use Caution When Buying Football Tickets From Alternative Sources
- October - Cyber Security Awareness Month
- November - Tips for Online Shopping This Holiday Season
- December - Gift Card Tips for Holiday Shoppers
2010
- January - New Year's Resolutions
- February - Tips on Home Solicitation Sales and the 3-Day Cooling Off Period
- March - Tips to Protect Children's Privacy
- April - Looking to Sell a Timeshare? Check the Fine Print
- May - Flood-Related Fraud
- June - Guard Against Identity Theft
- August - Beware of Phishing Scams
- September - Foreign Lottery Scams
- September - 2010 Shredding Event
- October - National Cyber Security Awareness Month
- November - Gift Cards
- December - Tips for Online Holiday Shopping
2009
- January - New Year's Resolutions
- February - Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs and Tennessee Highway Patrol Promote National Consumer Protection Week
- March - Consumer Affairs Warns of Foreclosure Scams
- April - Send Phishy E-mails to Your Spam Folder
- May - Advance-Fee Loan Scams Take Your Money and Run
- June - Monitoring Youths' Internet Use Can Minimize the Identity Theft Risk
- July - Telemarketing Fraud
- August - Tips to Protect Against Identity Theft
- September - Safely Dispose of Old Cell Phones
- October - Cyber Security Month
- November - Tips for Buying Gift Cards
- December - Tips for Online Holiday Shopping
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