Veterans - (888) VETSNYS (838-7697) - Information about state and federal veterans benefits, telephone numbers for assistance from county agencies. www.veterans.state.ny.us

EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage) - (800) 332-3742 - Information about the state prescription drug program for senior citizens, and assistance in obtaining and completing forms. www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/epic/faq.htm

Banking - (877) 226-5697 - For consumer complaints and information about state financial institutions, such as savings and commercial banks, and credit unions. www.banking.state.ny.us

Tourist Information - (800) 225-5697 - For travel information in New York, "I Love NY" tour packages, travel and ski guides. www.iloveny.state.ny.us

Consumer Protection - (800) 697-1220 - Information on protection from scam artists or filing a complaint with the Consumer Protection Board. www.consumer.state.ny.us

Senior Citizens - (800) 34-9871 - Assistance from state Office for the Aging. www.aging.state.ny.us

Taxpayer Assistance - (800) CALL TAX (225-5829) - Help for taxpayers about state taxes, including information on goods subject to sales tax. www.tax.state.ny.us

Insurance - (800) 342-3736 - Help from state Insurance Department on all types of insurance matters. www.ins.state.ny.us

Office for the Aging - (800) 342-9871 - Obtain a health care proxy form. www.aging.state.ny.us

Office of Real Property Services - (888) 697-8275 - Information about the School Tax Relief (STAR) Program. www.orps.state.ny.us

Department of Motor Vehicles Call Center - (800) 342-5368 - How to obtain a non-driver identification card. www.nydmv.state.ny.us

State Comptroller - (800) 221-9311 - Claim inactive or abandoned funds. www.osc.state.ny.us

Do Not Call Registry - (888) 382-1222 - Reduce telemarketing and other unwanted calls. www.donotcall.gov

Credit Bureaus:
    Equifax: (800) 525-6285
    Experian: (888) EXPERIAN (397-3742)
    Trans Union: (800) 680-7289