Mass Consumer Affairs Blog

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable (DTC) is here to help you navigate rising telecom and cable costs.