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National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 1 – 7, 2026 

NCPW is a time to talk about frauds, scams, and consumer rights. Help spread the word in your community. Join the FTC and partners in conversation about how to avoid, report, and recover from fraud.

There are many ways to participate in NCPW. Share one of the images below on social media, talk to a neighbor about a recent FTC Consumer Alert, or plan your own virtual or in-person event to celebrate the week.

Avoid, Report, and Recover from Scams

During NCPW 2026, the FTC is focused on helping people:

Join the FTC in amplifying resources on these topics or choose your own consumer protection focus. (Check out topics like identity theft, cybersecurity for small business, or job scams to get started.)  

Get Ready for NCPW 2026

  • Order materials early. NCPW is an opportunity to give out free fraud-fighting resources. Order free print materials from ftc.gov/bulkorder by February 6th to ensure delivery in time for NCPW. Shipping is also free!
  • Attend an informational webinar about how to participate in NCPW 2026. Whether you’re new to NCPW or a seasoned veteran, come learn about outreach and program ideas to bring your events and messaging to the next level.
  • Sign up for Consumer Alerts. Subscribe to learn about the latest scams and get information about NCPW events and resources.
  • Stay connected. Follow the FTC on Facebook,  X, and Instagram.
  • Bookmark this page. Check back in mid-February to find free events from the FTC to join.
  • Copy and paste freely. All FTC consumer education materials are in the public domain. Use and adapt them freely. (We love it when people use our materials!) 

NCPW Shareables

Participating in NCPW can be as simple as sharing an image or message on your social media page. Join the conversation by using the #NCPW2026 hashtag.

Images

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We're celebrating National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, 2026 ftc.gov/ncpw #NCPW2026
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Join me National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, 2026 ftc.gov/ncpw #NCPW2026
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Did you get an unexpected call or text asking for money or personal information? Stop. It could be a scam. Talk to someone you trust. Spot and avoid scams: ftc.gov/ncpw #NCPW2026
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Did you spot a scam? Tell the FTC what happened, get next steps, and help stop fraud. Report scams: ReportFraud.ftc.gov #NCPW2026
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Did you pay a scammer? • Contact the company you used to send the money • Tell them it was a scam • Ask if they can get your money back. Recover from scams: ftc.gov/scammed #NCPW2026
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Did you share personal information with a scammer? Find out what to do next: IdentityTheft.gov #NCPW2026

Posts

It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit ftc.gov/ncpw [OR your consumer advice website] for information on how to avoid, report, and recover from scams. #NCPW2026

[ORGANIZATION] is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week (March 1-7, 2026). Visit ftc.gov/ncpw [OR your consumer advice website] for consumer protection advice on avoiding scams. #NCPW2026

National Consumer Protection Week is March 1-7! Join us for [your event/webinar/social media event/etc.] on [date]. [URL for details] #NCPW2026

It’s National Consumer Protection Week! Visit militaryconsumer.gov [OR your consumer advice website] for consumer protection advice and materials for the military community. #NCPW2026

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