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Online Back-to-School Shopping: Shop Smart, Stay Safe

8/11/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Learn how to spot fake online stores and recognize scam warning signs to protect your purchases and personal information.

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Contractor Concerns? Here’s Your Playbook to Filing a Complaint

7/27/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Your guide to filing a complaint against a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) in Massachusetts.

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National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month: How to Protect Your Ride

7/08/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

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Beneath the Surface: A Look at Trench Safety

6/26/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

We sat down with Dan Kilburn, Engineering Supervisor, from the Division of Occupational Licensure’s Office of Public Safety and Inspections to celebrate Trench Safety Month.

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Trouble with a Recently Purchased or Leased Car? Try Lemon Law Arbitration.

6/11/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

If eligible, arbitration helps you resolve disputes without going to court.

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Military Appreciation Month: Licensing Benefits for Active Military and Veterans

5/26/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

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It’s Your Home, Treat it with Registered Care

5/20/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Three home improvement contractors in overalls repairing a roof, one on top and one climbing a ladder, and one holding a drill and toolbox.

Explore the Function and Beauty of Landscape Architecture

4/28/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

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Financial Literacy Month: Build Strong Money Management Skills for Life

4/17/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

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