February 28, 2014
LAS VEGAS – Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and her Bureau of Consumer Protection are joining with federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations for the 16th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 2-8, 2014.
Attorney General Masto’s office will issue consumer alerts to address important issues to Nevadans, including privacy protection, credit restoration services, and free-of-charge housing assistance.
“As always, we will continue to hold those who violate consumer protection laws accountable. However, awareness is the first step in preventing fraud,” said Masto. “My office understands the need for all Nevadans to be informed.”
As part of NCPW, the Home Again Nevada Homeowner Relief Program will host an interactive online event on March 7. The “Twitter Town Hall” will offer Nevadans an opportunity to ask about buying a home, credit restoration, loan modification, foreclosure, and other resources. Participants are asked to use the Twitter hashtag #AskHomeAgain when asking their questions.
The Home Again Program was created by Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto to assist Nevadans experiencing housing and financial difficulties as a result of the economic crisis. Home Again is a one-stop shop for information, providing consumers with information and assistance free of cost. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. More information about the Home Again Program is available by phone at 1 (866) 457-4638 or online at www.HomeAgainNevada.gov.
Sen. Harry Reid will also co-sponsor an informational event with Aguilas CFC in honor of NCPW on Saturday, March 8. The event will highlight health and financial information, immigration issues, and fraud prevention. For more information visit reid.senate.gov/fightfraud or call Senator Reid’s office at 702-388-5020.
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