Empowering Reentrants to be Informed Consumers Free Resources on Budgeting, Identity Theft, and Fighting Scams (July 21, 2016)

  • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
  • By: Federal Trade Commission
  • Webinar
Topics:
  • Consumer

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fights fraud through law enforcement and consumer education. People going through reentry can be particularly vulnerable to scams as they seek employment, housing and to get goods and services online. Join the FTC’s webinar to learn how our free resources can support your reentry, parole and corrections programs.

Topics will include:

  • The basics of money management, getting credit, and avoiding scams
  • How to report and recover from identity theft
  • Educational resources for Spanish speakers
  • How to use these resources in your programs
  • Reporting fraud: Why and how to report, and what happens next

To join the webinar and conference call:

Click on the event link: https://ftcevents.webex.com/ftcevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=ead9931e22cf476... (link is external)

Then click “Join Now”

Enter the…

Event number: 253 219 537
Event password: 63jY7Z5v
Call the toll-free call-In number: (800) 260-0719

Enter the passcode: 396327
Please join us up to 15 minutes early to make sure you can connect via phone and computer. This webinar uses WebEx; you will get audio through the conference call, so please connect via phone and computer in order to view presentation graphics and slides.

  • Contact:
    Federal Trade Commission