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National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 1 – 7, 2026
NCPW is a time to talk about frauds, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word in your community. Join the FTC and partners in conversation about how to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.
There are many ways to participate in NCPW. Share one of the images below on social media, talk to a neighbor about a recent FTC Consumer Alert, or plan your own virtual or in-person event to celebrate the week.
Avoid, Report, and Recover from Scams
During NCPW 2026, the FTC is focused on helping people:
Join the FTC in amplifying resources on these topics or choose your own consumer protection focus. (Check out topics like identity theft, cybersecurity for small business, or job scams to get started.)
Get Ready for NCPW 2026
- Attend an informational webinar about how to participate in NCPW 2026. Whether you’re new to NCPW or a seasoned veteran, come learn about outreach and program ideas to bring your events and messaging to the next level.
- February 25, 2026 at 12pm ET (co-hosted by the New York Public Library)
- Sign up for Consumer Alerts. Subscribe to learn about the latest scams and get information about NCPW events and resources.
- Stay connected. Follow the FTC on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
- Bookmark this page. Keep checking back to find free events from the FTC to join.
- Copy and paste freely. All FTC consumer education materials are in the public domain. Use and adapt them freely. (We love it when people use our materials!)
NCPW Events
All Week
- Follow the FTC on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @FTC for advice and resources on avoiding frauds and scams.
Tuesday, March 3
- (In-person event) 10am – 2pm CT: Stop by the Plano Coit Station Post Office at 3400 Coit Road in Plano, TX to pick up free FTC and USPIS resources to help you spot, avoid, and recover from scams and identity theft.
- 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT: Join the FTC, Consumer Action, BBB, and other organizations for a webinar on helping communities spot, avoid, and report top scams.
- 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT: Join the FTC and American Bankers Association Foundation for a webinar about free resources to teach kids about digital literacy, online safety, and financial basics.
Wednesday, March 4
- 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT: Join the FTC and NIST for a webinar on protecting small businesses from scammers and cybersecurity risks.
Thursday, March 5
- (In-person event) 12pm ET: Join the FTC at the Dumas Center, located at 108 Henry Street NW Roanoke, VA 24016 for a presentation on avoiding tax identity theft.
- 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT: Join the FTC, SEC, SSA, and AARP for a roundtable discussion about the top scams affecting older adults.
NCPW Shareables
Participating in NCPW can be as simple as sharing an image or message on your social media page. Join the conversation by using the #NCPW2026 hashtag.
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It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit ftc.gov/ncpw [OR your consumer advice website] for information on how to avoid, report, and recover from scams. #NCPW2026
[ORGANIZATION] is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week (March 1-7, 2026). Visit ftc.gov/ncpw [OR your consumer advice website] for consumer protection advice on avoiding scams. #NCPW2026
National Consumer Protection Week is March 1-7! Join us for [your event/webinar/social media event/etc.] on [date]. [URL for details] #NCPW2026
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit militaryconsumer.gov [OR your consumer advice website] for consumer protection advice and materials for the military community. #NCPW2026