Consumer Issues Workshop

BERKSHIRE CONSUMER SERVICES OFFICE, In Cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office

Will Offer a FREE Presentation On A Variety of CONSUMER ISSUES
Presented by Kate Alexander, Consumer Counselor/Mediator at

The Christian Center in Pittsfield
193 Robbins Avenue, Pittsfield, MA
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Beginning at 11:45 am

Did You Know:  Used Car Purchases/Auto Repair is the #1 Complaint in Berkshire County? Sampling of Topics That May Be Discussed:

What are your rights when you buy something at a store?
What should you look for BEFORE you sign ANYTHING?
What homework should you do before car shopping, Used OR New?
How to order your FREE annual credit report.
What are your rights and responsibilities as a Tenant?  As a Landlord?
How to spot a telephone SCAM.
How to reduce telemarketing calls.
Why you should NEVER wire money!!
What Identity Theft is and how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
What a Payday Loan is and whether it’s a good idea for you.

 Questions and Answers(we hope!)