BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS View Important Coronavirus Updates Main Menu Dept. Menu DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS The Department of Consumer Affairs operates under the authority of the Consumer Fraud Act. All Investigators have successfully completed the course of study prescribed by and are Agents of the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. We are charged with the protection of the public, and ensuring that businesses comply with the consumer protection laws of the State of New Jersey. The staff consists of state certified investigators who mediate and enforce complaints between a consumer and a business located in Ocean County, with the goal of coming to a satisfactory resolution for both parties. Consumer Protection, Weights & Measures, and Energy Council, are all divisions that encompass the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Community education is a priority of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. The Director and staff members conduct many lectures throughout the year for professional and community groups. For more information or to schedule a lecture, please contact us at (732) 929-2105 or, visit our Contact page. MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER JOSEPH H. VICARI Ocean County is a diverse community of nearly 600,000 people. From young families just getting started, to seniors looking to enjoy a well-earned retirement, Ocean County is a great place to live. One thing all of our residents share is the constant danger of consumer fraud. Anyone, regardless of their age or experience, can be the victim of a scam. With the advent of the Internet, online transactions and email, scammers from around the world now have a new way to reach directly into your home. Be as cautious of an online offer as you would if a stranger knocked on your door and offered you a deal "too good to be true." The best way to combat fraud is to recognize it before you become a victim. Armed with the information on this website, you - the consumer - can rest assured that the goods and services you purchase are safe and the transactions fair. Joseph H. Vicari Commissioner Chairman MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR STEPHEN SCATURRO Welcome to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer website. In these pages you will find the tools needed to help you become a better educated consumer. From Internet Safety, Home Improvement Contractors, Identity Theft, Lottery Scams, Lemon Laws to Elder Fraud etc, here is the vital information to help combat these types of scams and more. Also collected here is information culled from both the State and Federal government. We've taken this data and presented it here as part of a comprehensive reference of consumer protection topics. We are pleased to offer this information for the benefit of our residents. Should you suspect consumer fraud, please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Affairs office. We are here to help you. Stephen Scaturro Director SUBMIT A COMPLAINT FORM LATEST CONSUMER ALERTS Our mission is to assist consumers and businesses of Ocean County. As the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs receives updates from the state regarding current consumer alerts and product safety, we urge you to check back here for the latest news and information. LEGITIMATE HOME REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS Ocean County's Department of Consumer Affairs can provide assistance to homeowners looking for legitimate home repair and improvement contractors. Read More... View All COUNTY OF OCEAN 101 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Contact Us USING THIS SITE Home Accessibility Policy Privacy Policy SEARCH THIS SITE search © 2021 County of Ocean, New Jersey. All Rights Reserved. Ocean County Departments of Public Information and Information Technology