NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK March 2–8, 2008

NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK March 2–8, 2008

Introduction/Overview

What is National Consumer Protection Week?

NCPW 2008 Theme

USPS 2008 NCPW Theme

Priority Project

Postmasters and Facility Managers

District Consumer Affairs Managers

Public Affairs and Communications

Overview of USPS 2008 NCPW Theme “Don’t Fall for a Fake Check Scam”

Suggested Talking Points

USPS

Typical Types of Fake Check Schemes

Foreign Business Offers

Sudden Riches

Work-at-Home Schemes

Love Losses

Overpayments

Rental Schemes

Talking Points for Common Defenses

Suggested Activities

Event Planning Checklist

Suggested Event Flow/Timed Agenda

“Don’t Fall for a Fake Check Scam” Speech

National Consumer Protection Week Downloadable Posters

Speech Segments To Be Used at Events

Opening/Welcoming Remarks (Alternative 1)

Event Opening Remarks (Alternative 2)

Event Opening Remarks (Alternative 3)

Remarks for the Postal Service Representative (Alternative 1)

Remarks for the Postal Service Representative (Alternative 2)

Foreign Business Offers

Sudden Riches

Work-at-Home Schemes

Love Losses

Overpayments

Rental Schemes

Remarks to Close the Event (Alternative 1)

Remarks to Close the Event (Alternative 2)

Suggested Talking Points for Lobby Events

Suggested Talking Points for Events at the Post Office

The Facts About Fake Check Scams

Web Sites Offering Information and Resources on Fraud

Postal Service Brochure Ordering Information

Proclamation: NCPW 2008

Congressional State/Manager/Representative Listing

Area Public Affairs and Communications Contacts

Postal Inspection Service Contacts

Area Consumer Affairs Managers and Customer Service Program Specialist Contacts