Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Maybe you’re wondering about the best way to use credit, how to shop for a used car, or maximize your security online. National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about their money.
Director of Litigation, Richard Tomlinson, will be appearing on The People’s News on March 15, 2019 at 2 pm on FM 90.1 KPFT. He will be discussing consumer law and offering a glimpse into the type of work he does working closely with all of the litigators of Lone Star Legal Aid.
Here are some social media events planned for the remainder of the week:
Wednesday, March 6th at 3pm EST: Twitter chat with The Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid
Join @FTC and @FAFSA on Twitter for a chat about how to avoid student loan repayment scams. Be part of the conversation using the hashtag #NCPW2019.
Thursday, March 7th at 12pm EST: Facebook Live with Social Security Administration
We’ll join our colleagues from the Social Security Administration (SSA)to discuss scams that involve people pretending to be SSA officials. Learn about these imposter scams and how to avoid them.
Friday, March 8th at 11am EST: Twitter chat with Identity Theft Resource Center
Join @FTC and @ITRCSD on Twitter for a chat about how you can protect yourself against tax identity theft this tax season. Follow along using the #NCPW2019 hashtag.
Whether it’s imposter scams, dealing with debt collection, or recovering from identity theft, the FTC has resources to help you start those conversations, and share important tips with your friends and family. Visit http://www.ftc.gov/ncpw to learn how to get free consumer education materials and read the latest from consumer protection experts.
Lone Star Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm focused on advocacy on behalf of low-income and underserved populations. Lone Star Legal Aid serves the millions of people at 125% of federal poverty guidelines that reside in 72 counties in the eastern and Gulf Coast regions of Texas, and 4 counties of southwest Arkansas. Lone Star Legal Aid focuses its resources on maintaining, enhancing, and protecting income and economic stability; preserving housing; improving outcomes for children; establishing and sustaining family safety and stability, health and wellbeing; and assisting populations with special vulnerabilities, like those who have disabilities, or who are elderly, homeless, or have limited English language skills. To learn more about Lone Star Legal Aid, and how to apply for legal services, visit our website at www.lonestarlegal.org.
Media contact: Clarissa Ayala, cayala@lonestarlegal.org.
