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Credit - Identity Theft: How to "Freeze" your Credit Files

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(PDF) Contractors - choosing the right one
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(PDF) District Court - How to File Suit

Doctor Questions

Elder Fraud - Scams, Cons and Flim Flans

(PDF) Fake Check Scam Brochure

Federal Sweepstakes Law

(PDF) Home Improvement Contractors Act

Home Safety for Seniors

Identity Theft

Internet Auctions

Junk Faxes

Landlord Tenant
(PDF) Landlord Tenant Law
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Living Trusts

Opting Out -- Reducing Junk Mail, Spam and Telemarketer Calls

Pharmacist Questions

(PDF) Precious Metals Scales and Enforcement

Sales - firewood & mulch
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Sales- What you should know about Oil Deliveries
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Simple Steps to "Stay Out Of Trouble"

Travel - Tips for Booking a Trip: Consumers can verify a company’s membership or locate an ASTA member agency

Unwanted E-Mail (SPAM)

Weights and Measures -- Tips and Hints

(PDF) Winning the Consumer Game

(PDF) Women in the Driver's Seat: Taking Control of Auto Service and Repair

 

Department of Consumer Protection /
Weights and Measures
Michael D. Bannon
Director
50 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-7442
Fax: 215-348-4570
Canny Consumer Hotline 1-800-942-2669