National Consumer Protection Week, 2018

In simple terms

This proclamation designates March 4-10, 2018 as National Consumer Protection Week, highlighting consumer fraud risks including identity theft, cybersecurity breaches, and imposter scams targeting vulnerable populations like the elderly, veterans, and service members. It encourages public education and references the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act signed into law, but contains no binding policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.