FTC and Partners Kick Off National Consumer Protection Week 2024

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Summary:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a consumer protection agency that enforces federal competition and consumer protection laws to prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. The FTC provides various resources and guidance to help businesses comply with the law, as well as information for consumers to avoid scams and identity theft. During National Consumer Protection Week (NPCW), the FTC and its partners will host and participate in virtual and in-person events, webinars, and social media activities to educate the public on consumer rights and how to spot and avoid fraud. The events will cover topics such as identity theft, scams, and tax-related identity theft, with a focus on diverse and multilingual communities.

Key Takeaways:

The FTC enforces federal competition and consumer protection laws to prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices.
The FTC provides resources and guidance for businesses to comply with the law.
The FTC hosts and participates in events during National Consumer Protection Week to educate the public on consumer rights and how to spot and avoid fraud.
The events will cover topics such as identity theft, scams, and tax-related identity theft, with a focus on diverse and multilingual communities.

Recommended Actions:

Visit the FTC's website (consumer.ftc.gov) for consumer topics and report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Follow the FTC on social media for consumer alerts and business blog updates.
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