A Guide for the Wary: Protecting Yourself During Consumer Protection Week Every March, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and hundreds of partner organizations mark National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). It’s a coordinated effort to arm the public with knowledge against an ever-evolving landscape of scams and fraud. The core message is always the same: an informed consumer is the first line of defense. ...
Essential Consumer Protection Tips for 2026: How to Outsmart Scammers National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is an annual initiative led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), typically held in early March. For 2026, the focus remains sharply on equipping you with the knowledge to recognize, avoid, and report the most pervasive scams threatening your wallet and personal information today. While the specific weekly dates for 2026 are yet to be finalized, the FTC’s consistent advice provides a reliable defense playbook you can use right now. ...
Staying Ahead of Scammers: Key Takeaways from the FTC’s Latest Briefing Every year, fraudsters refine their tactics, adapting to new technologies and current events to exploit consumers. Staying informed is your first and best line of defense. A recent webinar hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) during National Consumer Protection Week shed light on the evolving scam landscape. The briefing provided crucial insights into how scams are changing and, more importantly, how you can protect yourself. ...
What to Do When Scammers Come Knocking: Lessons from Consumer Protection Week Every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) spearheads National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a campaign dedicated to arming people with the knowledge they need to fight fraud. As we look ahead to NCPW in March 2026, the core message remains urgent: scams are constantly evolving, but a few key principles can help you stay safe. ...
What You Need to Know for Consumer Protection Week 2026 Every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) spearheads National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a dedicated time to highlight the tools and knowledge that can help you defend against scams and fraud. As we approach NCPW 2026, the landscape of threats continues to evolve, but the core principles of staying vigilant and knowing how to respond remain your best defense. ...
Don’t Get Fooled: Practical Ways to Outsmart Today’s Top Scams With another National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) upon us, federal agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are doubling down on their mission: equipping you with the knowledge to protect your money and your identity. Scammers aren’t taking a break, and their tactics are constantly evolving. This week serves as a crucial reminder to review your defenses. The core advice remains timeless, but applying it requires understanding the current landscape of fraud. ...
What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Top Scams A recent FTC webinar, held during National Consumer Protection Week, cut through the noise to outline the most pressing fraud threats facing consumers right now. While scammers constantly refine their tactics, the agency identified several trends that are currently causing significant financial and emotional harm. The core message was clear: awareness and a few critical habits are your strongest defense. ...
Don’t Just Be a Consumer, Be a Protected One: Lessons from NCPW 2026 Every year, as winter turns to spring, there’s a week dedicated not to a holiday or a season, but to you: the consumer. National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is a coordinated campaign to highlight your rights and arm you against fraud. As we look ahead to NCPW 2026, the core message remains critically urgent. Scams aren’t going away; they’re just putting on new disguises. This week serves as your annual reminder and refresh course on how to spot them, stop them, and safeguard what’s yours. ...
The Scams in Your Inbox Right Now: What the FTC Says is Changing If you feel like you’re hearing about more scams lately, you’re not imagining it. Fraud is evolving, becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. Recently, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a webinar to shed light on the latest trends they’re seeing. The goal wasn’t to scare people, but to arm them with the knowledge to fight back. ...
What We Learned About Fighting Scams During Consumer Protection Week The annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) has wrapped up for 2026. Led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this event serves as a focused reminder that scams are constantly evolving, and our defenses need to keep pace. While the designated week is a catalyst for awareness, the advice it highlights is designed for year-round use. This year’s messages cut through the noise, zeroing in on some of the most pervasive and costly tricks targeting people today. ...