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National Consumer Protection Week is March 5-11, 2023. National Consumer Protection Week is a time when government agencies, consumer protection groups, and other organizations work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report, and avoid scams.
The NCUA is pleased to partner with the Federal Trade Commission for this awareness campaign to help you protect yourself and your money.
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During National Consumer Protection Week, you can participate in these events to learn more about consumer protection:
All week (March 6 - 10)
- Follow the NCUA on social media for quick, shareable consumer tips all week long.
Monday, March 6
- 2pm EST: Join the FTC for a special webinar (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) about top frauds reported in 2022 with a special focus on how they affect older adults, and how you can protect people from scams.
Tuesday, March 7
- 2pm EST: Join the FTC, AARP Fraud Watch, and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services for a virtual town hall discussion (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) with librarians about the top scams affecting older patrons – and how to help them avoid them.
Thursday, March 9
- All Day: Slam The Scam! Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? That’s the question the Social Security Administration is asking as part of the annual Slam the Scam Day. Scammers continue to evolve and find new ways to steal your money and personal information. On Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we raise awareness about Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. We want you to know how you and your loved ones can avoid becoming victims! Watch and share Instagram Reels (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) (in English and Spanish) from the FTC and SSA on how to avoid impersonator scams.
- 1pm EST: Join the FTC for a special NCPW webinar (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) about top frauds reported in 2022 with a special focus on how they affect older adults, and how you can protect people from scams.
We encourage you to learn about consumer financial protection on MyCreditUnion.gov or visit ftc.gov/ncpw (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) to get free consumer education materials (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) and Subscribe to get consumer alerts (opens new window) (You will be leaving NCUA.gov and accessing a non-NCUA website. We encourage you to read the NCUA's exit link policies. (opens new page).) .