Recognize an FTC Impersonator

If you’re thinking about taking on gig work — driving, fixing, delivering, or tasking — you’re probably thinking about pay. But what if a company promises they’ll pay you a certain amount and then ends up paying you less? The FTC alleges that’s what happened to drivers of Walmart’s delivery service, Spark Driver.

It’s almost time for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026. Are you ready? We hope you’ll join in celebrating the Week! Find events — like a webinar on emerging scams, a roundtable discussion on the top scams affecting older adults, or one of the in-person events happening around the country, along with everything else — at ftc.gov/ncpw.