March 3rd to the 9th is National Consumer Protection Week, a campaign coordinated among hundreds of organizations across the country that encourages consumers to take full advantage of their consumer rights and make more informed decisions.
This year’s event focuses on several areas of consumer activity, providing information on banking, technology, investing, credit and debt, and identity theft. This information is timely and practical, with tips to help consumers avoid scams, unfair lending practices, and defective products. Event partners have posted links to social media and applications (“apps”) that keep consumers up to date on their rights.
The Federal Trade Commission has partnered with other event organizations to host a special online consumer protection question and answer session. By posting questions to the Twitter hashtag #NCPW on Wednesday, March 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST, consumers can have their personal questions answered and connect to helpful government resources.
The state Department of Consumer Protection is participating in this event and presenting a new website that aims to inform residents of consumer issues affecting them at every age and stage of life.
