The Erie County Division of Consumer Protection Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Wondering about the best way to improve your credit, shop for a used car, or keep your kids safe online?
The Erie County Division of Consumer has information for you during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) — March 1 - 7, 2026 — and any time of the year. NCPW is a time to talk about frauds, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word in your community. NCPW is also a time when government agencies, consumer protection groups, and organizations like ours work together to share information about consumer rights and help people learn to spot, report, and avoid scams.
Go to Erie.gov/ConsumerProtection for more information and resources.
Also, visit the Federal Trade Commission's NCPW webpage to learn more, get free consumer education materials — including advice in a dozen languages — and read the latest from consumer protection experts.
Resources:
Better Business Bureau (BBB) - BBB & FTC National Consumer Protection Week Partnership
Federal Communications Commission - FCC Webinar for National Consumer Protection Week
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) - National Consumer Protection Week
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer Alert: Welcome to NCPW 2026
New York State Attorney General - Attorney General James Releases Top 10 Consumer Complaints of 2025
Social Security Administration (SSA) - Slam the Scam Day – Safeguard Your Community from Government Imposters
United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) - The Scam May Be AI, But The Loss Is Real