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Tag Archives: ftc
Help your library patrons avoid scams with resources from the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission’s latest Consumer Alert is all about how librarians can help their communities recognize, avoid, and report scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/10/help-your-library-patrons-avoid-scams
Their newly-updated website for librarians: https://ftc.gov/libraries provides free reference materials, outreach and programming ideas for all ages, social media “shareables” such images and videos, and handouts including bookmarks and brochures that you can print yourself or order in bulk for free. All resources are in the public domain and can be used without restriction.
They also offer free webinars, and “office hours” for you to drop in and get your questions answered. Upcoming library-related webinars, co-sponsored by the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services include:
Wednesday, October 23rd, 11:00AM CST: How to Help Your Library Patrons Avoid Holiday Scams
Thursday, December 5th, 1:00PM CST: How To Bring National Consumer Protection Week to Your Library
Posted in Education & Training, General, Information Resources, Programming
Tagged consumer alert, consumer protection, free resources, ftc, scams
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