Consumer Alert
Help your library patrons avoid scams
If you’re one of the resourceful, dedicated librarians who uses FTC materials to help your patrons spot, avoid, and report scams, thank you! We’ve heard your feedback and we’re hoping to make it even easier for you to find, use, and share our resources with our updated website: ftc.gov/libraries.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s new:
- Reference Materials: Quick links to answer your patrons’ frequently asked questions, like “Where can I get a free credit report?” or “Is this a scam?”
- Webinars: Come check out a webinar featuring FTC experts sharing real-world examples of how scams work and answering your questions, along with resources and ideas for how to incorporate content into your programs. Here are some that are coming up:
- Office Hours: We’re offering “Ask an FTC Staffer” office hours at regular intervals. Got questions about a consumer protection topic or want to brainstorm about programming? Drop in for just a few minutes, or the whole hour – whatever works best for you. Here’s when you can find us online:
- Outreach and Programming Ideas Guide: Want to incorporate information on spotting and avoiding scams into your work? We’ve got resources for that.
- Videos and Social Media Shareables: Short videos and engaging graphics for you to share on social media or in your lobby.
The website will be updated regularly with new events and updated resources, so please bookmark it today!