National Consumer Protection Week March 1 – 7
The Bowser Administration, through the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) March 1 – 7 with special programming for DC residents featuring a series of videos, alerts and presentations.
Sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission, NCPW is an annual campaign that raises awareness of consumer protection programs and services on the federal, state and local level.
Events
March 3
Estate Planning 101
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: West End Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1
The goal of this free event is to help DC residents better understand essential estate planning documents, including wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney.
RSVP: bit.ly/estateplanning101march3
March 10
Estate Planning Webinar
Time: 1 PM
Location: Virtual
Register: here
March 18
Future Planning: Wills, Trusts & Beyond
Time: 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual
The goal of this free event is to help DC residents better understand essential estate planning documents, including wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney.
Register:
March 26
Estate Planning Legal Clinic
Time: 5 PM
Location: Southwest Library
Consumer Alerts
• Romance Scams: Don’t Let Love Cost You
• Watch Out for Subscription Auto Renewals
• Watch Out for Fake Job Offers
• Roof Damage Claims: What You Need to Know
• Roof Work Ahead: Stay Safe, Stay Smart
• Don’t Get Duped: Stop Insurance Scams
• Foreclosure Relief Scams are on the Rise
• Consumer Alerts
Videos
1. Video: Beware of Romance Scams
2. Video: Auto Renewal Scams
3. Video: Gift Card Scams--Protect Yourself
4. Video: BTM Scams
5. Video: Imposter Scams Know the Risks