Consumer Issues on Long Island An AARP Survey
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82 percent support a law requiring cell phone providers to tell new consumers where their cell phone service is and is not "e-911" compatible
62 percent are concerned about identity theft
86 percent support security freeze legislation to allow consumers to place a password or PIN number on their credit reports to prevent unauthorized access to their personal information This report is part of a larger telephone survey assessing Long Island AARP members' thoughts on consumer issues. The survey was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, Inc. from December 19th through December 28th, 2005. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Katherine Bridges of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6329. (20 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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Report Home In February 2006, when the New York State Attorney General's office released a list of the top 10 consumer complaints for the state, telecommunications issues ranked in the top five. This telephone survey of 800 AARP New York members on Long Island finds that of those interviewed... 82 percent support a law that would give consumers the right to terminate their cellular phone service up to 15 days after receiving their first bill82 percent support a law requiring cell phone providers to tell new consumers where their cell phone service is and is not "e-911" compatible
62 percent are concerned about identity theft
86 percent support security freeze legislation to allow consumers to place a password or PIN number on their credit reports to prevent unauthorized access to their personal information This report is part of a larger telephone survey assessing Long Island AARP members' thoughts on consumer issues. The survey was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research, Inc. from December 19th through December 28th, 2005. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Katherine Bridges of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6329. (20 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures