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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

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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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Avoiding Home Improvement and Contractor Scams

3/20/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Thinking about a home improvement project? Know your way around contractors and potential scams.

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National Consumer Protection Week with Undersecretary Layla D’Emilia

3/02/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

We sat down with Undersecretary Layla D’Emilia to talk about how OCABR helps consumers and how people can better protect themselves from scammers.

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Internet Safety for Kids and Teens

2/23/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Learn about internet safety, scams targeting youth, and other things to know to keep you and your family secure online

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Loves You Not: Don’t Fall Head Over Heels for Romance Scams

2/05/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

With love in the air, it’s important to look for warning signs and red flags — especially online.

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Data Privacy Week: Watch Out for Cryptocurrency Scams

1/26/2026 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

With the rise of cyber and cryptocurrency scams, it’s important to know what to do if you come across one.

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Health Insurance Scams

12/18/2025 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Here's how to protect yourself and your family.