Torch Talk March 2016 | Page 11

CON S U M ER PROTECTI ON W EEK G E T TI NG S OCI A L W ITH B B B: CP W P O LL Find out what pollsters say about consumer protection. Click to view poll. Better Business Bureau Northwest along with government and private organizations are working to promote consumer education during National Consumer Protection Week. This year Consumer Protection Washington, a multi-agency consumer protection group, will take part in NCPW from March 6 - 12. Take our Facebook poll and follow us on social media for useful consumer information throughout NCPW! The Washington State Attorney General’s Office and BBB wants to keep consumers safe by identifying the problems surrounding identity theft, fraud, technology and safety. Your BBB is dedicated to this by working all year-long, and is excited to participate in this special event. We will be posting special consumer protection tips to our Facebook and Twitter pages. Additionally, BBB Northwest hosts an event calendar for events regarding consumer protection in Washington. The public is encouraged to add events to the calendar that they find pertinent to Washington residents. To get involved in National Consumer Protection Week visit ncpw.gov. Join the discussion on Twitter using hashtag #NCPW2016. National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is March 6 -12. BBB will be sharing useful consumer information throughout the week. Let us know what topic you are most interested in hearing about during NCPW: [A] Health & Safety [B] Credit, Credit Cards & Debt [C] Investing [D] Technology [E] Other (tell us!) Like and follow BBB on social media Click a link and follow today. /BBBPNW /BBBAlaska /BBBOregon /BBBNews4You TORCH TALK MARCH 2016 by Dana Gorski BBB Social Media and Content Coordinator -11-