Hawaii DCCA Consumer Protection Week Fair March 5

Hawaii DCCA - News (includes DFI)

Published February 26th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will host a free Consumer Protection Fair on March 5, 2026, to commemorate National Consumer Protection Week. The event aims to educate the public on consumer rights and fraud prevention, featuring participation from various government agencies and organizations.

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The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) announced it will host a free Consumer Protection Fair on March 5, 2026, as part of National Consumer Protection Week. The fair, held at the State Capitol, will provide information on consumer rights and methods to avoid fraud and scams. Numerous organizations, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, FBI, IRS, and various state agencies, are expected to participate.

This event is primarily informational and educational, offering residents an opportunity to engage directly with consumer protection resources. While there are no direct compliance obligations for regulated entities stemming from this notice, it highlights the ongoing focus on consumer education and fraud prevention within Hawaii, which may indirectly inform compliance strategies related to consumer interactions and disclosures.

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Release: DCCA TO HOST NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK FAIR

February 26, 2026 at 11:03 am

STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR

KA LUNA HOʻOKELE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HONOLULU — National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) starts March 1, 2026. It
serves as a significant annual event dedicated to raising awareness about consumer
rights and educating the public on avoiding fraud and scams. The Department of
Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will commemorate NCPW by hosting a free
Consumer Protection Fair from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 on the
fourth floor of the State Capitol at 415 South Beretania Street. Metered parking is
available for the public.

“Fraud and scams continue to evolve, but so do our efforts to protect the public.
National Consumer Protection Week gives us the opportunity to connect directly with
residents, share practical tips and reinforce that consumer protection is a shared
responsibility,” said DCCA Director Nadine Ando.

Organizations participating in the National Consumer Protection Week Fair on
Thursday, March 5, include:

• AARP
• American Red Cross
• Blood Bank of Hawai‘i
• Better Business Bureau
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Elderly Affairs Division – City and County of Honolulu
• Tax Relief Section – City and County of Honolulu
• Real Property Assessment Division – City and County of Honolulu
• Executive Office on Aging – Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
• Hawai‘i Credit Union League
• Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA)
• Hawai‘i HomeOwnership Center
• Hawai‘i Pacific University
• Hawai‘i State Health Insurance Assistance Program (Hawai‘i SHIP)
• Hawaiian Electric Co.
• HMSA
• IRS – Taxpayer Advocate Service
• Social Security Administration
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – State of Hawai‘i
• 911 Board – State of Hawai‘i
• Department of Taxation – State of Hawai‘i
• Public Utilities Commission – State of Hawai‘i
• Mediation Center of the Pacific
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Various divisions from the state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs (DCCA)

Media Contact:
William Nhieu
Communications Officer
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaiʻi
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 808-586-758