How to Protect Yourself in the Marketplace

• SUMMER PARENTING TIPS ( June 2008)
  
  
• SAFETY GAMES ( June 2008)
  
  
• CAC's CRIME TIPS FOR THE ELDERLY ( June 2008)
  
  
• CAC's ACHIEVEMENTS 2007 ( December 2007)
  
  
• CHRISTMAS MESSAGE ( December 2007)
  
  
• STAYING SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS ( December 2007)
  
  
• CONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER THE E-TRANSCATIONS ACT ( December 2007)
  
  
• CAC WARNS THE ELDERLY TO BEWARE OF SCAMS ( October 2007)
  
  
• FISHER-PRICE RECALLS.. ( August 2007)
  
  
• CAC HOSTS ENERGY CAMP IN ST. ELIZABETH ( July 2007)
  
  
• CAC WARNS PARENTS TO BE MORE VIGILANT TO PREVENT CHILD POISONINGS ( July 2007)
  
  
• CHEMICALS FOUND IN COUNTERFEIT COLGATE TOOTHPASTE ( July 2007)
  
  
• CAC WARNS: “FAKE ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS ARE FIRE HAZARDS” ( May 2007)
  
  
• CAC WARNS AGAINST ATM SCAM ( January 2007)
  
  
• SWEATSHIRTS RECALLED ( January 2007)
  
  
• SALE AGREEMENTS AND THE GREAT CHRISTMAS DEAL ( December 2006)
  
  
• TEENAGER DRIVERS ( December 2006)
  
  
• REDUCE SPENDING THIS CHRISTMAS ( December 2006)
  
  
• BUDGET THIS CHRISTMAS ( December 2006)
  
  
• CAC TO CONDUCT TEXBOOK SURVEY THIS MONTH ( August 2006)
  
  
• CARS COST MONEY…DON'T LOSE YOUR SHIRT CARING FOR ONE ( July 2006)
  
  
• IF POOR LABELLING COULD KILL ( May 2006)
  
  
• ILLEGAL MEAT SALES – HOW TO REMAIN SAFE ( March 2006)
  
  
• CHECKED YOUR RECEIPT LATELY? ( Published February 16, 2006)
  
  
• CAC WARNS CONSUMERS TO GUARD AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT ( Written January 20, 2006)
  
  
• SALE! BUT ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY? (Published January 12, 2006)
  
  
• BUYER BEWARE (Published January 11, 2006)
  
  
• SHOPPING TIPS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON (Published November 17, 2005)
  
  
• CAC WARNS AGAINST EXCESSIVE SPENDING THIS CHRISTMAS (Published November 15, 2005)
  
  
• SHOPPING AND CARING FOR SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES (Published August 14, 2005)
  
  
• HOW TO BUY COSMETICS (Published July 11, 2005)
  
  
• HURRICANE PREPARATION TIPS FOR CONSUMERS (July 10, 2005)
  
  
• SUMMER SAFETY TIPS (July 2005)
  
  
• CUTTING EXPENSES WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY (Published February 6, 2005)
  
  
• CONSUMER LAW PASSED (Published November 22, 2004)
  
  
• BEWARE OF FRAUD (Published October 10, 2004)
  
  
• WATCH OUT! - IDENTITY THEFT (Published August 29, 2004)
  
  
• DEALING WITH THOSE HIGH GAS PRICES'
  
  
• CAC CRANKS UP WATCH ON PRICE INCREASES
  
  
• CREDIT CARD DEBTS BALLOON
  
  
• BEWARE LOAN SHARKS - CAC
  
  
• GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE CREATES WIN-WIN OUTCOMES
  
  
• CONSUMER GRIEVANCES FOR COURT SOON
  
  
• CAC RECOVERS OVER $4M FOR AGGRIEVED CONSUMERS
  
  
• HOLIDAY HOME SAFETY TIPS
  
  
• BUYERS BEWARE!
  
  
• HOW TO CREATE A CHILD-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS
  
  
• CONSUMER AGENCY ISSUES WARNING RE AUTO & APPLIANCE PURCHASES THIS CHRISTMAS
  
  
• CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY GUIDE
  
  
• ACCESSING LOANS
  
  
• PRICE INCREASE AT CHRISTMAS?
  
  
• WHY IS THE SERVICE OF A 'CONSUMER PROTECTION' AGENCY NEEDED?
  
  
• CAN I SPECIFY THE TYPE OF REDRESS ACTION I WOULD PREFER?
  
  
• PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD
  
  
• CAC SETTLES 804 CASES BETWEEN APRIL AND JULY
  
  
• BOOKS PRICES SOAR
  
  
• JAMAICA PREPARING CONSUMERS FOR CSME
  
  
• CONSUMER GROUSES FLOODING CAC OFFICE
  
  
• CAC TO GET MORE TEETH
  
  
• WHAT TO DO WHEN BUYING A VEHICLE
  
  
• SHOPPING ONLINE
  
  
• CHILD SAFETY SEATS
  
  
• WHEN YOU’VE BOUGHT EXPIRED GOODS
  
  
• CAC BATS FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN PROCESSING FOODS
  
  
• A GUIDE TO VACATION PLANNING
  
  
• TIPS ON HOW TO COPE WITH PRICE INCREASES ON BASIC FOOD ITEMS
  
  
• 27 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY
  
  
• CAC CONDEMNS THE BRUTAL MURDER OF COLLEAGUE
  
  
• CONSUMER GROUP ISSUES WARNING
  
  
• TEACHING YOUR CHILD GOOD MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  
  
• SO YOU HAVE DECIDED TO BUY THAT HOUSE
  
  
• FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A HOUSE
  
  
• MONEY MANAGEMENT DETERMINES YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
  
  
• SHOPPING FOR A NURSING HOME
  
  
• CAR DEALER GIVES SLIP TO BUYERS
  
  
• HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD & SCAMS
  
  
• CAC RESOLVES 80 PERCENT OF COMPLAINTS
  
  
• CONSUMERS URGED TO LEARN ABOUT GM FOODS
  
  
• LOVE ON A BUDGET
  
  
• WAYS TO MAKE YOU PAY LESS FOR ELECTRICITY
  
  
• How to complain successfully
  
  
• More Legislation coming to protect consumers
  
  
• Become a Smart Shopper
  
  
• Consumers can reject goods not delivered on time
  
  
• Consumer Affairs Commission decries unjustifiable ‘no-refund policy’
  
  
• Getting the most for your money
  
  
• Buying and caring for your Furniture
  
  
• Factors to consider when sending and receiving money
  
  
• Budgeting during the holidays
  
  
• Consumer have rights!
  
  
• Hire Purchase pit falls
  
  
• Medication & Safety
  
  
• Why Educate the Consumer ?
   
• Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
   
• Warranties and Guarantees
   
• Environmental Safety
      
• A Green Consumer
     
• Advertising & Marketing
     
• Drug Interaction
     
• Food Handling Establishments & the Law
      
• Fraudulent Health Claims