News and Events
The Consumer Assistance Council provides free educational seminars for community groups, corporations, homeowners associations, civic groups and other agencies. We offer entertaining and informative presentations on topics including:
Thanks for Your Service (heh heh heh) – Scams and Rip-offs Targeted to Veterans
Grandchildren, Puppy Dogs and Pensions – How to Spot and Avoid Scans Aimed at Seniors
Identity Theft – How to Protect Yourself and Your Assets
Too Smart to Fall for a Scam? Think again! – How smart, successful people lose money to scam artists.
If you would like us to make a presentation before your organization on these or other consumer-related topics, send an email to Bruce.Blackwell@consumercouncil.com
Upcoming Events
Falmouth – Third Tuesday of Every Month – we have a Volunteer Case Manager at the Center to assist and advise consumers who are having issues with businesses.
January TBD – Public Service Announcement for Volunteers on FCTV
National Identify Theft Week – January 26-31
January 27, 2025 – Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Assets and Reputation. Chatham Council on Aging, 508-945-5190
January 30, 2025 – Identity Theft, How to Protect Your Assets, Sandwich Library, Cape Veterans, 11:30 a.m.
National Consumer Protection Week, March 2 – 9:
Watch for special events on community television and in the newspapers
Recent Events
Networking event at Lower Cape TV, Orleans Dec 13, 2024
The 12 Scams of Christmas, Falmouth Community TV ,Dec. 3, 2024
Chatham Council on Aging, Nov. 8, 2024 – Lunch and Learn presentation
Wellfleet Cape Veterans Chapter, Oct. 25, 2024 – Rendezvous Café presentation on scams designed for veterans
Provincetown Housing Authority, Oct. 9, 2024 – conference with community leaders on housing issues
Cape Veterans Standdown, Hyannis, Sept. 27 – exhibited at major Cape-wide event for veterans and active military