National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to help people understand their consume
National Consumer Protection Week March 5-11 2023
- Sunday, March 5, 2023, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 11@ 4:00 PM
March 5 - March 11, 2023
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams.
Four Signs That It’s a Scam:
1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know.
2. Scammers say there’s a PROBLEM or a PRIZE.
3. Scammers PRESSURE you to act immediately.
4. Scammers tell you to PAY in a specific way.
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What to Do to Report a Scam:
1. Tell What Happened: Report a scam, a company, or an unwanted call.
2. Your Next Steps: Find out what you can do to protect yourself.
3: Help Stop Fraud: Use and share reports with law enforcement partners to help with investigations.
Click the image to Report:
It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit these sites directly to read, watch, print, or order free resources. #ConsumerProtection #NCPW2023
Click here for the National Consumer Protection Week Interactive Resource Sheet!
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Learn More
https://ccedutchess.org/resources/national-consumer-protection-week-march-5-11-2023
Contact
Heather Ohlson
Educator; Family & Consumer Education Program/ Marketing & Communication
hlo9@cornell.edu
845-677-8223 x156
Last updated February 17, 2023