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We’re excited that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is just around the corner and we hope you’ll check out the events we have planned. During NCPW, we join our partners to bring you information and advice on scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection issues. Here’s a preview:

Wednesday, March 6th at 3pm EST: Twitter chat with Federal Student Aid (@FAFSA)

Join @FTC and @FAFSA on Twitter for a conversation about how to avoid student loan repayment scams. Be part of the conversation using the hashtag #NCPW2019.

Thursday, March 7th at 12pm EST: Facebook Live with Social Security Administration

We’ll join our colleagues from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to discuss scams that involve people pretending to be SSA officials. Learn about these imposter scams and how to avoid them.

Friday, March 8th at 11am EST: Twitter chat with Identity Theft Resource Center (@ITRCSD)

Join us on Twitter @FTC and @ITRCSD for a chat about how you can protect yourself against tax identity theft this tax season. Follow along using the #NCPW2019 hashtag.

We also have a podcast planned with the American Bankers Association Foundation on phishing. Stay tuned for more details on that one!

Check out FTC.gov/NCPW and bookmark the page for the most up-to-date information.

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Diana Morse
February 22, 2019
Top of my list are the endless phone calls. I know you know, but all day long my home line phone rings and now they’ve entered my cell phone. I’m on the do not call list. It’s especially upsetting when we have illnesses and emergencies in the family and are diligent about watching for calls.
Don't use your…
February 22, 2019
I would like to know how to identify the scams!
Enolar
February 22, 2019
How can we identify scammers and apprehend them.
Krlyman
February 22, 2019
What if I don't use Facebook or Twitter?
FTC Staff
February 25, 2019

In reply to by Krlyman

The blog post suggests you check out the main www.FTC.gov/NCPW page. The main page lists 90 city, state and federal agencies that are participating in NCPW. Maybe one of those 90 agencies is near you, or has an event planned that will interest you.

Roman238
February 22, 2019
Done.
Kofuci
February 22, 2019
Thank you for being there to educate and protect for us consumers. You have been a great provider of informations regards the rights of consumers. We often do not know where and whom we can turn to, when we felt being scammed or cheated by Good and Service providers. Knowing we have the FTC to consults or able to report, we have a peace of minds.
Symbad123
February 22, 2019
Thank You for the very useful information You provide
felisareciojdl…
February 22, 2019
Thank you for this information. Looking forward to see some of the planned events
Ezjazz121
February 23, 2019
Allot of these scammers/fraudsters are 2nd & 3rd generation. Seems like the more we catch on to their game plain they become more savvy.
FTC Reader
February 25, 2019
I do not use Twitter neither Facebook. Suggest other ways to participate. Thanks.
FTC Staff
February 25, 2019

In reply to by FTC Reader

The blog post suggests you check out the main www.FTC.gov/NCPW page. The main page lists 90 city, state and federal agencies that are participating in NCPW. Maybe one of those 90 agencies is near you, or has an event planned that will interest you.

Babbe
February 25, 2019
I will surely use the main page
DonBJ't use yo…
February 26, 2019
the do not call list is a joke it doesn't work you go to a Dr. and in a few days you get call after call for back braces etc. and calls about medicare social security and on and on
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