FTC Advice

Your Practical Guide to Avoiding Scams in 2026 National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) rolls around each March, serving as a timely, official reminder to check the locks on our digital doors. For 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to drive home a core message: one of the most powerful tools against fraud is simply talking about it. Scammers rely on silence, secrecy, and shame. By pulling these schemes into the light, we can all get better at spotting them before they cause harm. ...

National Consumer Protection Week Is Here: Let’s Talk About Scams Every March, National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) rolls around, and in 2026 it runs from March 2nd to the 8th. For many, it might just be a note on the calendar. But for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other consumer watchdogs, this week is a crucial, focused effort to turn awareness into action. The theme is simple but powerful: talk about scams. ...