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BBB, FTC, TN AG, and FINRA host a free virtual fraud prevention event (Zoom)

Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and scams? Want to learn how to avoid AI scams, shop safely online, or spot common scam tactics before they happen?

Join Better Business Bureau serving Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia and our trusted partners for a free virtual fraud prevention event in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7, 2026).

This interactive Zoom event will feature a panel of consumer protection experts sharing the latest scam trends and practical tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones.

Event details

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom
💲 Cost: Free

Miss the 2026 webinar? You can find a recording of it below! 

Meet the expert panel

Our panel includes representatives from leading consumer protection agencies:

  • Anna Burns, Director, Southeast Region, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Claire Marsalis, Division of Consumer Affairs Director, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office
  • Hunter Jones, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Upstate South Carolina
  • Robert Mascio, Director of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation

Additional resources

Learn more about National Consumer Protection Week:
ftc.gov/ncpw

Report scams or see what’s happening in your area:
bbb.org/scamtracker