Holiday Consumer Safety Tips Webinar
This webinar provided valuable consumer tips and best practices on how to be a smart consumer during the holiday season. In partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FCC’s Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau (CGB) hosted this webinar to address issues that impact consumers the most during this time of the year.
The free webinar provided consumer protection information on topics including: robocalls and spoofing; protecting your mobile device; public wi-fi security tips; privacy issues associated with using mobile devices and apps; and giving to charities.
FCC Participants
Diana Coho
Alma Hughes
Rebecca Lockhart
Celeste McCray
FTC Participant
Colleen Tressler
Additional Information
For additional information about the webinar, please contact Alma Hughes at Alma.Hughes@fcc.gov or 202-418-1680 and/or Rebecca Lockhart at Rebecca.Lockhart@fcc.gov or 202-418-2221.
For information about the Federal Trade Commission's presentation or resources, please contact:
Colleen Tressler, Senior Project Manager, Division of Consumer and Business Education (DCBE), Federal Trade Commission at CTRESSLER@ftc.gov.
FCC Consumer Advisory
Consumers should to be on the lookout for scam callers during this holiday season. Read Advisory
FCC Video
FCC Chairman Pai shares tips for avoiding robocalls and spoofing. Watch video below:
FCC Resources
- Stop Unwanted Calls and Texts
- Spoofing and Caller ID
- Protect Your Mobile Device
- Wireless Connections and Bluetooth Security Tips
- Disaster Relief Scams
FTC Resources
- Holiday Shopping Tips from the FTC
- Before Giving to a Charity
- Shopping Tips
- Comparing Products Online
- Billed for Merchandise You Never Received
- Using Layaway Plans
- Travel Tips
Scam Alerts