Podcasts about national consumer protection week

Heather Clary from the BBB joins Jack to talk about National Consumer Protection Week where the BBB provides its Scam Tracker Risk Report on #LEX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we observe National Consumer Protection Week amid a growing and changing financial fraud landscape, the time is ripe to talk about the ways in which investors can protect themselves from financial scams. On this episode, we sit down with Rob Mascio, Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, to talk about the latest fraud trends, common red flags to watch out for and practical steps investors can take to safeguard investments. Resources mentioned in this episode:2025 Annual Regulatory Oversight ReportInvestor Alert: Social Media ‘Investment Group' Imposter Scams on the Rise Romance ScamsFINRA Securities Helpline for SeniorsBrokerCheckMarket Data CenterFund AnalyzerFixed Income DataFINRA Investor Education FoundationProtecting Consumers from FraudEp 162: The Victim Experience: When Romance Leads to Crypto ScamEp. 168: Investing Wisely in 2025: Avoiding Scams and Achieving Your Financial GoalsEp. 169: Unpacking the 2025 Regulatory Oversight Report Find us: X / YouTube /LinkedIn / Facebook / E-mail

Police are learning for a suspect this morning after an alleged shooting on the H2 freeway over the weekend. What we know about the investigation. It's National Consumer Protection Week. We'll share how you and your family can avoid consumer fraud and scams. A date has been set for this summer's "Made in Hawaii Festival." Howard will tell us when you can shop for those homegrown products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear Bill and Gloria discuss current solar marketing trends and what to look for in regard to licensure, insurance, contacting the Better Business Bureau, and much, much more. This episode focuses on National Consumer Protection Week and we are excited to share with you, our listening audience, valuable tips on how you can protect your property to help make your solar investment a financial blessing for decades to come. If you have not researched utilizing the sun's free energy to generate the power for your home or business, this information will be invaluable! Bill and Gloria also provide guidance on what questions to ask your solar advisor when the time is right so that you can make educated decisions on your investment. If you have an existing solar system and would like advice or would like more details on how to select a local contractor to help you become energy independent, give us a call at (386) 445-7606. We have been "at your service" since 1975...and we will always have your back. Support the show

Your host, the legendary John Landecker, is joined by Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, an Emmy-award-winning broadcaster and one of America's top consumer experts. He's been protecting us for more than 40 years, having covered the consumer beat for CBS News, NBC News, and The TODAY Show, among others. He is currently a Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, a nonprofit organization […]

What's new in wireless routers for the home? We're joined by D-Link's Peter Marino with all the deetsScammers are getting smarter thanks to AI, as we hear from Michelle Alvarez from IBM X-ForceTech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch is in the house – well, at a showcase home near Las Vegas, on the heels of the NAHB International Builder Show. We learn about new smart home techLegendary filmmaker Kevin Smith geeks out with me over ChatGPT, and moreThank you to Intel, Visa, and Western Digital, for your support!

Heather Clary from the BBB joins Jack for an extended discussion about National Consumer Protection Week and takes your calls and comments on cryptocurrency, online shopping, and dating app scams on #LEX.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.

National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.

National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.

Community Connection Thursday, March 7th, 2024 Today on Community Connection, it's National Consumer Protection Week! We welcome Charo Boyd from the Social Security Administration in observance of today's “National Slam The Scam” Day! Then, it's time for a sports update from the Indianapolis Recorder's own, Danny Bridges! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Ambassador Nikki Haley is suspending her campaign for president today. It comes as CBS News projects Trump to win all of yesterday's GOP contests except Vermont, which Haley did take. Come November, a current president is now all but certain to face off against a former president for the first time in more than a century. Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne and Republican strategist Terry Sullivan break down what this election cycle could bring.In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, the Better Business Bureau releases its annual scam report, revealing over 67,000 scam incidents reported by Americans in 2023. With investment and cryptocurrency scams leading the charge, Anna Werner looks into what makes these scams the riskiest and how consumers can protect themselves.In celebration of National Frozen Foods Day, Simply Recipes joins “CBS Mornings” to unveil the first-ever “Freezies” awards, spotlighting the most delicious new frozen food products.The “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” Mary J. Blige joins “CBS Mornings” to reveal this year's empowering concert lineup for the “Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit,” making its debut in New York City this May.Drag queen and self-described "math queen" Kyne Santos went viral on Tik-Tok with her math riddles and explainers. Her videos have attracted millions of views online. She joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new book, "Math in Drag,” where she investigates mathematical mysteries all while educating about the art of drag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Fraudian Slip…the Identity Theft Resource Center's podcast where we talk about all-things identity compromise, crime, and fraud that impact people and businesses. I'm James Lee, the COO of the ITRC - thanks for joining us today. This is National Consumer Protection Week, an annual event led by the Federal Trade Commission to highlight the risks of consumers being a victim of fraud and the resources available to them to prevent or recover from fraud. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on X: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter

Heather Clary from the BBB joins Jack to talk about National Consumer Protection Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're looking back on National Consumer Protection Week with Connecticut's Commissioner of Consumer Protection and bringing you some important reminders about how to best protect yourself and the ones you love from scammers and situations designed to rip you off or steal your identity. Then we'll work up your appetite with our friends from Jersey Mike's Subs. We are smack in the middle of Jersey Mike's Month of Giving and working our way toward their March 29 Day of Giving, so we'll chat with a company representative about this effort, and then welcome Make-A-Wish Connecticut - this year's Month of Giving philanthropy recipient. And we'll close by saying farewell to Eric Jacobsen - the soon-to-be departing director and conductor of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. We'll reflect on his journey over the past nine years, hear about a couple of exciting upcoming performances, and what's in store for this talented musician in the months and years to come.

Scamming is a multi-billion dollar industry that is creative and evolving. The National Consumer Protection Week is geared toward education and the National Slam the Scam Day focuses specifically on government imposter scams. Today's guest is Anthony “AJ” Monaco. AJ currently serves as a special agent in charge of the major case unit at the Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General. His unit investigates complex fraud cases with a particular emphasis on Social Security Administration imposter scams and organized fraud rings. AJ has over 30 years of combined federal law enforcement, Marine officer, and legal experience.  Show Notes: [1:00] - AJ shares his current role and what he manages at the Social Security Administration. [2:59] - The Secret Service is also a leader in financial fraud. [4:01] - Government imposter fraud is when a scammer presents themselves as a government official, specifically from the Social Security Administration. [6:04] - Scams evolve the way business evolves. Scammers take notice of human nature. [7:56] - Scammers pay great attention to everything including social media and the news. [9:09] - Sometimes these government imposter scammers will present fake credentials but real officials won't send credentials through text or email. [11:02] - Scammers have shifted back to physical mail because that is generally the way the government contacts you. [13:21] - You can report calls from phone numbers that you suspect are fraudulent. [14:26] - For any phone call or text you get, do a search online to see if there's anything that the phone number comes back as. [16:50] - If you get physical mail, there will be some minor things that could stand out as suspicious. [19:39] - Once scammers get past your initial barriers, they are easier to believe. [20:40] - The 4 P's are the “Phony Phundamentals” and they are Pretend, Problem, Pressure, and Pay. [22:01] - When it comes to the Pay step, scammers will ask for money in a way that is not standard for sending money to a real government official. [25:37] - Gift card scams seem like they wouldn't be easy to fall for, but once a scammer gets past the barrier, it is easier to convince targets. [28:01] - Purchasing and sending gift cards are almost impossible to trace. [30:09] - AJ describes a recent organized crime ring that they were successful in shutting down. [32:58] - How likely will a victim of fraud get their money back when investigated by the Social Security Administration? [36:02] - Be suspicious if someone reaches out to tell you that they will be able to get your money back. [39:40] - AJ explains what Slam the Scam Day is. [41:09] - National Consumer Protection Week is this week and Slam the Scam Day is soon! Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest National Consumer Protection Week: Slam the Scam Day  

In this episode of "For The People," Nick converses with The Consumerman Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org. Herb provides seven tips for leveraging National Consumer Protection Week and shares information on the proposed rule that aims to curb excessive credit card late fees. He also discusses the free prescriptions that eye doctors are required by law to provide. Later on, car expert Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive offers Nick an overview of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The two delve into the upcoming 2025 Buick Electra E5, as well as Nick's personal experience waking up on Christmas morning to discover the doors had been stolen off of their Oldsmobile. Additionally, they discuss the recent spate of stolen catalytic converters and share a good laugh over a hilarious Ford commercial from 1960. Finally, Nick's Dad closes the show with a joke. [EP121]

Want to know about romance or “sweetheart” scams? In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, we're sitting down with Andrea Avery from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to learn more about romance scams and the warning signs that someone may be getting caught up in one. We'll also talk about prevention tips, what to do if you or someone you know has been a victim, and what's being done on a larger scale to help cut down on these types of scams. Join us to learn more about how you can help protect your family and friends!

You may not know it, but the Federal Trade Commission has declared this week National Consumer Protection Week. So, now is the perfect time to speak with Kris Mayes, who was recently voted in as the Arizona Attorney General. Her office is responsible for defending the state against lawsuits and issuing legal advice to state agencies. However, another important role of the Arizona Attorney General is prosecuting consumer fraudsters and protecting Arizonans who have been defrauded by scammers. Mayes joins us on the On Your Side Podcast.

Since the late 1990's, National Consumer Protection Week has been a time for Americans to learn about how we can make more educated decisions when it comes to how, where, and why we spend our money. Bill O'Hearn, Chief of the Consumer Advocacy and Response Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, joins Nichole this week to offer some insight into your rights as a consumer, and how you can avoid scams. PLUS: Spring is on the way, and this spring will be special for Project Bread. The anti-hunger non-profit is hosting its "Walk For Hunger" back in-person for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic! Noa Rosen, Events Manager for Project Bread, has details on this year's event and how you can get involved.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joined Bob Sirott to talk about fake celebrity endorsements of Shark Tank products and National Consumer Protection Week. He also discusses more storm chaser scams and an increase in fake texts from big companies.

Henrico approves a plan that will give it seats on the GRTC board; applications for the Governor's Fellows program are open; it's National Consumer Protection Week; a traffic update for Eastern Henrico; a spring yard and art sale is planned in Glen Allen next month; Walgreens, Labcorp offering free at-home COVID-19 tests; CrossOver Healthcare Ministry earns grant.Support the show (http://www.henricocitizen.com/contribute)

Idaho AG Consumer Protection Specialist Rachelle Littau joins Counsel for the State Co-host Scott Graf to discuss the office's participation in National Consumer Protection Week, new twists on established scams, and the top 10 complaints in the AG's annual Consumer Protection Report for 2021. 

It's National Consumer Protection Week! In honor of this observance, we're sitting down with Ashlea Bowens and Jessica Adams, two of our esteemed postal inspectors, to learn how the USPIS is preventing mail fraud – including taking listeners behind-the-scenes of some of our most notable cases.We'll talk about the significance of this week and learn about how USPIS is helping to educate consumers on mail fraud and how they can better protect themselves. We'll also talk about the increase of “work-at-home” scams in the wake of the pandemic and share tips on how consumers can identify and report these schemes.For more information, visit https://www.uspis.gov/ and click on Tips & Prevention. 

National Consumer Protection Week, 3/6-12/22 is dedicated to educating & protecting consumers, but content related to housing & real estate has been notably absent in the past. Beyond #Homebuying101, are there urgent issues that need to be addressed from the homebuyer's perspective? @Redfin's recent survey found that 77% of consumers -- both buyers and sellers, say we're in a housing bubble, and @BankRate's survey found that 64% of Millennial homebuyers have #BuyersREmorse? Despite low inventory hype, @RealtorDotCom's own survey found 1 in 4 homeowners #Intend2Sell.... is it time to talk about #IntentionInventory instead of using Active MLS listings as a measure of #PentUpRESupply? We invite debate on those questions and invite your own. RECALL -- Real Estate Consumer Alliance -- is an "adhocracy" that welcomes feedback from multiple stakeholders. What do you think homebuyers should know going into the Spring housing market in 2022? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/re2020/support

BBB Presents: Celebrating National Consumer Protection Week, featuring Lesley Fair, Senior Attorney for the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection. BBB's Sara Kemerer talks with Lesley about romance scams and business loan scams, and what consumers and business owners can do to protect themselves against fraud.

Grace and Dave, two residents of Boston's Allston-Brighton neighborhood, join Nichole to talk about community efforts to help those in need through special refrigerators set up around the city. The two talk about the process of teaming up with local businesses, sourcing the fridges, and how you can get one going in your neighborhood. After that, we hear from Allan Fitzmaurice, the Director of Consumer Affairs in Revere, and Bill O'Hearn, Chief of the Consumer Advocacy & Response Division at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. They have details on how the Commonwealth is marking National Consumer Protection Week, and resources available to help consumers who are struggling with scams or a difficult transaction.

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, its components that will benefit workers if passed, a future bill potentially containing infrastructure funding, voting on the PRO Act and a worker friendly NLRB. Also featured on today’s show was Ohio Consumers’ Counsel PR Director Andrew Tinkham. He spoke about National Consumer Protection Week and how it helps consumers from getting scammed on their utilities.

This morning we focus on young creatives. I speak with Madison Starinieri and Liana King from Moonstone Arts Center which is sponsoring New Voices which features poets under the age of 25, encouraging high school and college students alike to submit their poetry for anthological consideration and participation in the Spring 2021 reading.https://moonstoneartscenter.submittable.com/submit/177536/new-voices-spring-2021We also highlight an important new radio play produced by Philadelphia Young Playwrights. Written by Wissahickon High School Junior Katie Yu, the play PANDEMIC follows a college student as she navigates being Chinese American during the COVID-19 pandemic, while learning about her family's experience in America during the Great Depression and amid the Chinese Exclusion Act. The topic is especially relevant during the recent rise in anti-Asian Bigotry tied to the COVID 19 pandemic. I speak to Katie and Philadelphia Young Playwrights Executive Director Lisa Nelson-Hayneshttps://www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org/pandemic.html.First a timely interview with George Clark, U.S. Postal Inspector and Public Information Officer for the Philadelphia Region of U.S. Postal Inspector's Office about avoiding scams in advance of National Consumer Protection Week.https://www.uspis.gov/https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/money-mule https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-week

This morning we focus on young creatives. I speak with Madison Starinieri and Liana King from Moonstone Arts Center which is sponsoring New Voices which features poets under the age of 25, encouraging high school and college students alike to submit their poetry for anthological consideration and participation in the Spring 2021 reading.https://moonstoneartscenter.submittable.com/submit/177536/new-voices-spring-2021We also highlight an important new radio play produced by Philadelphia Young Playwrights. Written by Wissahickon High School Junior Katie Yu, the play PANDEMIC follows a college student as she navigates being Chinese American during the COVID-19 pandemic, while learning about her family's experience in America during the Great Depression and amid the Chinese Exclusion Act. The topic is especially relevant during the recent rise in anti-Asian Bigotry tied to the COVID 19 pandemic. I speak to Katie and Philadelphia Young Playwrights Executive Director Lisa Nelson-Hayneshttps://www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org/pandemic.html.First a timely interview with George Clark, U.S. Postal Inspector and Public Information Officer for the Philadelphia Region of U.S. Postal Inspector's Office about avoiding scams in advance of National Consumer Protection Week.https://www.uspis.gov/https://www.uspis.gov/news/scam-article/money-mule https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-week

National Consumer Protection Week, the Health Department's 14 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award, a Community Services Board survey, Census 2020, Pi Day Pie Celebration and the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency program.

National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. The consumer specialists at Fairfax County have lots of special programs and events planned to make you a wiser consumer.

National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. The consumer specialists at Fairfax County have lots of special programs and events planned to make you a wiser consumer.

National Consumer Protection Week, the Health Department’s 14 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award, a Community Services Board survey, Census 2020, Pi Day Pie Celebration and the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency program.

With consumer losses from phishing scams in 2017 up 375 percent from two years prior, according to FBI data, the ABA Banking Journal Podcast marks National Consumer Protection Week with a bonus episode on phishing. Not only does phishing directly harm consumers, it can often be a vector for costlier frauds like ransomware and business email compromise. Colleen Tressler of the Federal Trade Commission and Corey Carlisle of the ABA Foundation join the podcast to explore resources to help consumers protect themselves from phishers. Tressler and Carlisle explore the growing sophistication of phishing scams, how consumers should respond if they become a victim and where to report phishing, as well as resources that banks can share with their customers and employees — including a new infographic jointly released by the ABA Foundation and the FTC.

MICHELLE H. SEAGULL, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION, talked about: National Consumer Protection Week with Brad and Paul

So, what exactly are your rights when a debt collector contacts you? Jessica Hearn, CFO/Compliance Director of Universal Fidelity, LP, provides consumer tips for responding to a debt collection call, and offers a brief explanation about important guidelines specified under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.Support the show (http://www.acainternational.org)

This week host John Voket celebrates National Consumer Protection Week with a local focus welcoming Connecticut's Consumer Protection Commissioner Michele Seagull and our valued resource Howard Schwartz at Connecticut BBB, doling out important information to help consumers steer clear of problems. And we'll hear some first hand advice from a local author who started her career caring for children with vision and hearing challenges, and who just released her third book on the journey she navigated while supporting her husband after he suffered several cancer-induced strokes.

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Reginald L. Wade Jr United States Postal Inspector Team Leader and George Clark US Postal Inspector about scams targeting veterans as we mark National Consumer Protection Week.https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-week

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Reginald L. Wade Jr United States Postal Inspector Team Leader and George Clark US Postal Inspector about scams targeting veterans as we mark National Consumer Protection Week.https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-weekLoraine talks with Stephanie Ridgeway, Indego Community Coordinator and Waffiyyah Murray Better Bike Share Partnership Program Manager about programs designed to future engage the community through the Indego Bike Share Program.https://www.rideindego.com/Loraine speaks with popular Philadelphia author Elizabeth La Ban, who uses the city as the backdrop for her novels. The latest "Not Perfect." - a captivating and very funny novel about a wife and mother's fall from grace, and why keeping up appearances is not her biggest secret.http://elizabethlaban.com/

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Reginald L. Wade Jr United States Postal Inspector Team Leader and George Clark US Postal Inspector about scams targeting veterans as we mark National Consumer Protection Week.https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/national-consumer-protection-weekLoraine talks with Stephanie Ridgeway, Indego Community Coordinator and Waffiyyah Murray Better Bike Share Partnership Program Manager about programs designed to future engage the community through the Indego Bike Share Program.https://www.rideindego.com/Finally - Loraine Ballard Morrill interviews Myra Brown and Jeffrey Abramowitz of National Workforce Opportunity Network about their comprehensive program designed to help the unemployed and underemployed get jobs.https://www.nwonpa.com/

Daylight Saving Time, Home Fire, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Juvenile Fire Setters, Podcasting, Vernal Equinox, National Consumer Protection Week.

Daylight Saving Time, Home Fire, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Juvenile Fire Setters, Podcasting, Vernal Equinox, National Consumer Protection Week.

Daylight Saving Time, Home Fire, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Juvenile Fire Setters, Podcasting, Vernal Equinox, National Consumer Protection Week.

Daylight Saving Time, Home Fire, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Juvenile Fire Setters, Podcasting, Vernal Equinox, National Consumer Protection Week.

Consumer Affairs on National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8.

Welcome to Part 2 of a two part series between AARP and the Postal Inspection Service designed to educate listeners on consumer fraud. This was taped during National Consumer Protection Week, and is now being shared in our continued efforts to keep consumers safe from scammers.

Welcome to Part 1 of a two part series between AARP and the Postal Inspection Service designed to educate listeners on consumer fraud. This was taped during National Consumer Protection Week, and is now being shared in our continued efforts to keep consumers safe from scammers.

This is a special edition discussion on Internet Fraud from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to coincide with activities being shared across the country for National Consumer Protection Week. Find out more by going to www.deliveringtrust.com.