PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
News Media Information 202 / 418-0500
Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
TTY: 1-888-835-5322
November 13, 2017
A WEBINAR FOR CONSUMERS:  
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY AND SAFE
Washington D.C. – Consumers and consumer advocates can learn about important safety tips for
the holiday season during a webinar on December 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST.  The FCC’s Consumer 
and Government Affairs Bureau (CGB) and the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of 
Consumer Protection will host this session offering information and resources to assist the 
public.  
        The free webinar will provide consumer protection information on 
topics including: robocalls and spoofing; protecting your mobile device; unwanted charges on 
your phone bill such as roaming; public wi-fi security tips; privacy issues associated with using 
mobile devices and apps; and giving to charities.  
        Registration is not required for this event.  It will be streamed live at fcc.gov/live with open 
captions.  
        As more information about this webinar becomes available, it will be posted on the event 
page:  fcc.gov/news-events/events/2017/12/holiday-consumer-safety-tips.
        Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Send an 
email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-
0530 (voice) or 202-418-0432 (TTY).  Please include a description of the accommodation you 
will need and tell us how to contact you. Requests for special accommodation should be made as 
early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. 
        For additional information about the webinar, please contact Alma Hughes at 
Alma.Hughes@fcc.gov or 202-418-1680 and/or Rebecca Lockhart at 
Rebecca.Lockhart@fcc.gov or 202-418-2221.