Attorney General Peter W. Heed announced today that his office, led by the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, will be actively participating in National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from February 2 through 6, 2004. According to Heed, National Consumer Protection Week is designed to highlight consumer protection and education efforts around the country.

On Tuesday, February 3, 2004, the Attorney General’s Office will be holding a Press Conference to talk about consumer fraud. Also participating in the Press Conference will be the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the N.H. Banking Department, the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Secret Service, AARP and the Better Business Bureau. “I am pleased that such a wealth of consumer protection experts will join me for this event.” Heed said.

In addition, Attorney General Heed said that the Consumer Protection Bureau will be presenting a program at Bow High School on Monday February 2,2004 addressing consumer issues that young adults are likely to encounter. These issues include buying their first car and obtaining their first credit card. Heed further stated that the Bureau is planning to continue these educational outreach events throughout the year as part of the Consumer Protection Bureau’s efforts to heighten the awareness of young consumers. Any area high school wishing to participate in this program should contact the Consumer Protection Bureau at the Attorney General’s Office.

“During National Consumer Protection Week, the Bureau will also be issuing special consumer tips in a further effort to provide the consumers of the State of New Hampshire with as much education and information they need to make smart choices in their daily lives,” Heed stated.

For more information about National Consumer Protection Week, consumers should visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.consumer.gov or contact the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Bureau at 271-3641.

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