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Consumer Protection Warns Homeowners Planning Remodeling Projects: Check Before You Wreck

Home improvement is one of DCP’s most common complaint areas. Last year, the Investigations Division received 1,266 complaints related to home improvement. 
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Why is money called dough? Because everyone kneads it. Even Scammers.

During Financial Literacy Month, the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Department of Banking (DOB) are reminding the public to take advantage of resources that help create informed decisions
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Lt Governor Bysiewicz, Attorney General Tong, DCP, DESPP, DMHAS Highlight Recent Controlled Substance Regulation Changes, Enforcement Efforts, Addiction Support

These products come in a variety of consumable products, including beverages, tinctures, pills, gummies, and more.
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Browse past news releases and consumer alerts from the DCP, dating back to 2011.