Scam alerts to watch right now and how to avoid them

Scam alerts to watch right now and how to avoid them Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) teams up with industry groups to brief the public on the scams making the rounds. This year’s webinar, held in partnership with ACA International (the credit and collection trade association), laid out several emerging trends that deserve attention. Here’s what consumers should know—and what to do about it. ...

April 24, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk