Monmouth County highlights Consumer Protection Week
This week the Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs joins with other government agencies and consumer protection organizations to announce the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week running through Saturday. This coordinated consumer education campaign encourages individuals to take full advantage of their consumer rights. This year's theme - Dollars & Sense: Rated "A" for All Ages - highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life. There are many free resources to help people protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft, understand credit and mortgages, and steer clear of frauds and scams, said Patricia Watson, director of the county's Department of Consumer Affairs. Check out the number of resources on the county Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com. The week will conclude with the Monmouth County Consumer Bowl, a game-show style competition for teams of high school students held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Howell on Friday at 9am.
Sue Linfante
