Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York is joining with federal, state, and local government agencies and national organizations to celebrate the 14th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) coming March 4-10, 2012. During NCPW, groups nationwide share tips and information that help consumers protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft, and avoid frauds and scams.
This year, BBB will focus on the top categories of consumer complaints received in 2011. The Metro New York BBB will co-host a press conference with the Federal Trade Commission on March 6th in lower Manhattan.
Go to www.ncpw.gov to read, view, download and order multiple copies of educational materials provided by nearly 30 organizations, check out a calendar of events nationwide, and find out how you can host an event. The website’s blog features posts from consumer experts nationwide, and allows consumers to connect directly with them about a variety of consumer protection resources.
A full list of the agencies involved in NCPW can be found here: http://www.ncpw.gov/about-us/. For information about the BBB/FTC Press Conference on March 6, email your inquiry to aorkin@newyork.bbb.org.
The BBB offers Daily emails with tips to protect yourself against scams go to: http://www.bbb.org/us/article/National-Consumer-Protection-Week--7-Days-7-Tips-1-Smart-Consumer-32936
For advise on how to avoid popular scams: http://www.bbb.org/us/scam-source/
