In 2025, financial fraud continues to be a pressing issue across various regions. In Denmark, criminals successfully defrauded 7,000 individuals out of 82 million Danish kroner by impersonating bank representatives and acquaintances. Meanwhile, in the UK, an estimated £6.8 billion is lost annually to fraud, affecting millions of citizens. A recent survey from Bankrate indicates that 68% of Americans have encountered financial fraud at some point, with 34% reporting incidents within the past year. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, which began on March 2, various organizations, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are promoting consumer education and protection strategies to help individuals safeguard their finances and identify scams. Events are being held to raise awareness and provide resources for consumers to better protect themselves against fraud.
National Consumer Protection Week Day 1: Protect Your Investments Before put your money into stocks, bonds, or other financial investments, make sure those investment opportunities are legitimate. My office can help, please visit https://t.co/g0hUokZ6P3 or call 410-576-6300.… https://t.co/cOsV48itbq
This National Consumer Protection week, protect yourself and your hard-earned money by protecting your identity and data—and learn about immediate steps to take if a data breach or identity theft ever compromise your personal financial information: https://t.co/SKTV1zU7ak https://t.co/HnlzqfmZkK
It's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time of year when the FTC and its local, state, and federal partners focus on empowering consumers with free consumer protection resources. Learn more: https://t.co/c9JGe0iyyl #NCPW2025