Free Consumer Fraud Prevention Fair coming to Carson City March 8
Nevada Consumer Affairs is hosting a free Consumer Fraud Prevention Fair in Carson City on March 8 at The Studio at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street. The fair will provide information and resources in the areas of consumer rights, how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and one-on-one assistance for consumers that need help resolving complaints involving fraud or a deceptive business practice.
Admission is free and open to all members of the public.
The Resource Fair, open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, includes participation by AARP, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Home Again, Senior Medicare Patrol, Washoe Legal Services, Nevada Consumer Affairs, Division of Insurance, Real Estate Division and the Office of the Nevada Attorney General. An educational fraud prevention panel discussion will take place at 11:00 am.
Carson City fair schedule:
10:00 am- 3:00 pm- Resource Fair
11:00 am- Fraud Prevention Panel
Cris Carmona, Chief Investigator, Nevada Consumer Affairs
Laura Tucker, Deputy Attorney General, Office of Nevada Attorney General
Captain Brian Murphy, Carson City Sheriff’s Office
Andrea Lalen-Kasten, Manager, Senior Medicare Patrol
About Nevada Consumer Affairs
NCA investigates consumer complaints pertaining to deceptive and fraudulent business practices. Consumers that live in or visit Nevada can contact Nevada Consumer Affairs for assistance in resolving issues of fraud or deceptive trade practices involving Nevada-based businesses. Areas that NCA can investigate include, but are not limited to: pyramid promotional schemes, sales promotions, telecommunications services and door-to-door sales. The office will also provide referrals for issues that fall within the jurisdiction of another agency or organization.
In 2016, NCA assisted approximately 2,000 consumers and has resolved approximately 98% of those cases to date. Of the complaints received and processed through a formal investigation, the investigators were able to recover nearly $200,000 for consumers where restitution was ordered.
“We know that thousands of Nevadans are targeted by scams and fall prey to unfair or fraudulent business practices every year,” said Cris Carmona, NCA Chief Investigator. “In addition to processing and resolving consumer complaints, we are also are focused on educating consumers before they become victims. But in the event that it does happen, we are here to help.”
Consumers are encouraged to visit the website or contact the office for assistance, toll free 844-594-7275 or consumerhelp@business.nv.gov.
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