Retail Trade Association, DACO sign MOU for Black Friday, Christmas sales
November 10, 2023
The long-awaited Black Friday sales will continue a dynamic very similar to that of recent years, special sales that begin as early as Nov. 10. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO assists businesses as part of Black Friday sales plan
October 19, 2023
The department seeks to ensure regulations are complied with during holiday sales. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO to conduct study on EV charging stations in condominiums
September 22, 2023
The study aims to fill gaps in current regulations and is expected to be completed within 90 days. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO, Agriculture to study price hikes on basic food basket products
June 29, 2023
The study will be ready in a period that does not exceed 120 days. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO warns about electronic fraud related to Apple ID accounts
June 9, 2023
The new scheme involves an email saying that the recipient's Apple ID has been blocked for security reasons. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO to investigate direct sales on websites, social media networks
May 31, 2023
The operation is called “Guarantees, even in Online Shopping.” #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO urges citizens to apply for New Energy program certificates
May 3, 2023
Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, in Spanish) Interim Secretary Lisoannette González-Ruíz, called on citizens who qualify to apply for Single Compliance Certificates, a document issued to those who request information on companies that sell, install, and guarantee photovoltaic energy systems to be used in the Housing Department’s New Energy program. “Since its creation in December […]
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DACO warns of new fraud scheme using Coinbase platform
April 19, 2023
As part of the scheme, consumers receive an email claiming they have received $421 and that to access the funds they must click on a link to access it. #NewsismyBusiness
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Housing Dept. opens 1st round of applications for New Energy Program
March 27, 2023
Those interested can apply for the New Energy Program website, by calling or in person. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO warns of text message fraud scheme to cancel ATM cards
January 12, 2023
Consumers who receive this text message are urged to abstain from answering it and reporting it to the Puerto Rico Police Department and their bank.
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs opens renewable energy office
December 13, 2022
The new office will be responsible for creating guidance between companies selling solar systems and consumers.
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs to monitor Puerto Rico’s ‘Cyber Monday’ sales
November 28, 2022
Online purchases have taken on an increasingly prominent role in retail purchases made by Puerto Rico consumers.
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DACO urges Puerto Rico consumers to shop smart on sales tax holiday
June 17, 2022
The agency will be monitoring businesses' compliance with consumer protection criteria.
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4-person family in Puerto Rico will spend $200+ on ‘emergency basket’
June 30, 2021
A four-person family in Puerto Rico will spend an average of $203.09 for the basic items it should have in a five-day “emergency basket” ahead of this year’s hurricane season, the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs confirmed. The agency known as DACO said a six-person supply will cost an average of $287.37, $375.36 for […]
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs activates plan to recover $950K for clients
June 24, 2021
Looking to defend consumer rights, the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, in Spanish) is launching several measures to recoup about $950,000 from businesses that have failed their clients, agency Secretary Edan Rivera said. During a press conference, the government official said among other steps, the agency will disclose the names of businesses monthly […]
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