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How can I protect myself as a consumer?
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Consumer protection is a form of government regulation that protects the
interests of consumers. Many states have a consumer protection office that
regulates certain industries and protects consumers who regularly use goods and
services from those industries. For more information, please contact your state,
county or city government consumer protection office.
March 7-13, 2010, is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), which is
designated to highlight consumer protection and education efforts across the
country.
From USA.gov team