Fairfax County Consumer Affairs

10/15/2026

The Federal Trade Commission sued REPS & Company Inc., alleging the ticket broker illegally circumvents measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event

10/15/2026

As temperatures rise, the inside of a parked vehicle can become dangerously hot in just minutes—even with the windows cracked. Help keep children safe by remembering these simple steps:

✅Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
✅Check the back seat before locking up.
✅Keep your keys and key fobs out of children's reach.

A few extra seconds can save a life. We encourage you to share this message in your community. Visit https://vachildcare.com/.../vehi.../hot-cars-and-heatstroke/ for more information

10/15/2026

For 20 years, Fairfax County’s Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program has helped local children and families receive clothing, food, and toys during the holidays — and support beyond the season.

This year, you can be matched with a family working with the Department of Family Services and help make their holidays brighter.

Learn how to donate or get involved and help bring joy to Fairfax County families this holiday season. 🎁🕊️

Fairfax County, Virginia - If your family, business, company, organization or faith-based group is interested in helping to support a family during the holidays that is experiencing difficult financial times, the Adopt-a Family program manages this initiative in our community.

10/15/2026

Fairfax County property owners can now get free email alerts anytime a document is filed in court related to their real estate.

The new Fairfax Circuit Court Property Alert Notification System helps you spot potential fraud or errors by notifying you whenever your name appears in land records.

Sign up through MyFairfax and stay informed about any activity tied to your property. 🏠📧

Fairfax County property owners can now receive e-mail alerts whenever any documents are filed in connection with their real estate records.

10/15/2026

Medicare open enrollment is here — and the choices you make now can shape your coverage and costs for all of 2027.

From avoiding surprise bills to locking in better benefits, these essential moves can help you save money, time, and hassle.

See the best Medicare options to consider right now so you’re fully covered for the year ahead.

Consumer Reports' experts help you decide which Medicare plan is best for you.

10/15/2026

📍 Happening Today: Herndon Senior Safety Summit!

We’re here at the Herndon Senior Center until 1:00 PM! 🎉 Stop by and say hello while learning valuable tips to protect yourself from scams and keep your home fire safe. 🔥🛡️

There are great presentations happening, and we’d love to see you! Come connect with us and learn how to stay safe, informed, and protected.

10/15/2026

Pesticides are everywhere in our food and environment — but the rules meant to protect us aren’t keeping up, advocates say.

Consumer Reports and the Environmental Working Group are calling for a new “bill of rights” to safeguard people from the health harms of pesticides.

Learn why current protections may be falling short and what stronger standards could mean for your family’s health.

The new initiative proposes how U.S. laws can be strengthened to reduce the health harms of pesticides.

10/15/2026

Self-checkout feels faster, but it can quietly cost you more. 🤔

From double-scanned items to missed discounts, small mistakes at the register add up quickly when you’re the cashier.

Check out the 5 self-checkout errors that could be draining your wallet — and how to avoid overpaying on your next grocery run. 🛒💸

You're the cashier now: Self-checkout puts the scanning, weighing, and bagging in your hands, along with more opportunities to make mistakes.Small err

10/14/2026

Gen X, your money has better places to be.

AARP's ’ “10 Things Gen Xers Should Stop Spending On Now” shows how cutting back on certain extras can free up cash for:

Paying down debt
Boosting retirement savings
Finally tackling those long-term goals

Trimming a few discretionary expenses today can make a big difference in your financial future.

These everyday and big-ticket expenses can put pressure on your finances

10/14/2026

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