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Military Appreciation Month: Honoring Two of Our Veteran Employees  

5/14/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

As the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) recognizes Military Appreciation Month, we want to acknowledge that we work alongside many veterans. Here we highlight two OCABR veteran employees and their experiences.

Building Safety Month: Learn How Building Inspectors Keep Massachusetts Safe  

5/05/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Take an inside look into the Division of Occupational Licensure’s role in building safety and learn how Building Inspector Brianna Skowyra got to where she is today.

Brianna Skowyra at work as a Building Inspector with the Division of Occupational Licensure

Celebratory Foods: How the Division of Standards Ensures You Get What You Pay For  

4/16/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The Division of Standards is here to make sure you receive what you pay for this Spring.

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Filer Beware: Tax Scams Are on the Rise  

4/04/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Knowledge is power. Don’t get scammed this tax season.

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How to Spot Popular Scams  

3/20/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Keep up with popular scams so you can protect yourself from criminals.

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Consumer Protection Week: How Do OCABR and its Agencies Help You?  

3/03/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and its five agencies work hard to protect consumers. Here are some of the ways they may help you.

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Lemon Law: What You Need to Know in Case You Buy a Car that Is a Lemon  

2/19/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

If you purchased a defective car, the Lemon Law may help protect you. However, act fast! Lemon Law has deadlines and eligibility requirements you must meet.

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Data Breaches: How Can Consumers Be Proactive and Reactive?  

2/06/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Protect your data so you are less likely to be involved in a data breach and react quickly if a breach occurs.

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Be Prepared! Fire Damage Insurance Tips for Homeowners  

1/15/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

While Massachusetts has not historically seen the types of destructive wildfires like those in the western part of the country, it is always good to be prepared.