National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 takes place March 1–7, 2026. This annual campaign helps consumers learn how to identify, avoid, report, and recover from scams and fraud.

Led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and partner organizations across the country, National Consumer Protection Week raises awareness about identity theft, financial fraud, cybersecurity risks, and consumer rights.

Whether you’re a small business owner, senior citizen, parent, veteran, or student, NCPW 2026 offers free events and webinars to help you stay protected.

What Is National Consumer Protection Week?

National Consumer Protection Week is an annual public awareness campaign that provides:

• Scam prevention education
• Fraud reporting guidance
• Identity theft recovery resources
• Consumer rights information
• Financial literacy tools
• Government agencies, nonprofits, and advocacy groups host educational events throughout the week to help consumers protect themselves from emerging threats.

When Is National Consumer Protection Week 2026?

National Consumer Protection Week 2026 runs from March 1–7, 2026. Events will be held both online and in person across the United States.

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2026 National Consumer Protection Week Events and Webinars

Below is the official schedule of FTC and partner events during NCPW 2026.

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

In-Person Event – Plano, Texas

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT

Learn how to:
Stop by the Plano Coit Station Post Office (3400 Coit Road, Plano, TX) to pick up free scam prevention resources from the Federal Trade Commission and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).

• Spot identity theft
• Avoid mail fraud
• Recover from scams

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Webinar – Spot, Avoid, and Report Top Scams

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT

Join the FTC, Consumer Action, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for a webinar focused on helping communities recognize and report the most common scams.

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Webinar – Teaching Kids Digital and Financial Literacy

2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT

Join the FTC, and the American Bankers Association Foundation will share free tools to help teach children about:

• Digital literacy
• Online safety
• Financial basics

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Webinar – Protecting Small Businesses from Cyber Threats

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT

Join the FTC, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will discuss strategies to protect small businesses from:

• Cybersecurity risks
• Phishing attacks
• Business identity fraud

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Multi-State Scam Prevention Webinar

10:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM CT / 7:00 AM PT

The FTC joins BBB offices from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, along with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office to discuss regional scam trends and reporting options.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

In-Person Event – Roanoke, Virginia

12:00 PM ET

Attend a presentation at the Dumas Center (108 Henry Street NW, Roanoke, VA 24016) hosted by the Federal Trade Commission on avoiding tax identity theft and protecting your Social Security number.

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Roundtable – Scams Affecting Older Adults

2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT

The FTC partners with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), and AARP to address scams targeting seniors.

Topics include:

• Imposter scams
• Investment fraud
• Social Security scams
• Elder financial abuse

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Discussion – Scams, Financial Stress, and Mental Health

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT

The FTC, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and GoVA Foundation explore how financial fraud impacts mental health and what support resources are available.

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Webinar – How to Spot and Report Job Scams

11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT

The FTC hosts a session on identifying fake job listings, employment scams, and work-from-home fraud schemes.