USPS launches consumer protection week
USPS and the US Postal Inspection Service have joined with federal, state and local government agencies and consumer protection organisations to announce the 12th annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW). The event, which runs from March 7-13, is a coordinated consumer education campaign highlighting the importance of protecting privacy and steering clear of fraud and scams.
This year’s theme – Dollars & Sense: Rated “A” for All Ages – encourages individuals to exercise good consumer sense at every stage of life – from grade school to retirement.
“It’s never too early or too late to become a more informed consumer,” said Delores J. Killette, USPS vice president and consumer advocate. “This year, NCPW’s goal is to educate consumers of all ages on how they can prevent becoming a victim of fraud and scams.”
In recognition of NCPW 2010, the Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service are calling attention to free resources to help people protect their privacy and avoid identity theft and other fraud schemes.
Consumers can visit www.deliveringtrust.com for free fraud education and prevention videos about identity theft, work-at-home scams, internet fraud, foreign lotteries, investment scams and more.
