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Extended Fraud Alerts: What the Latest Federal Reserve Research Reveals About Identity Theft Recovery If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft, you know how disorienting it is. That phone call from a lender asking about an application you never made. The unfamiliar accounts on your credit report. And then the scramble to freeze your credit, file a police report, and start repairing the damage. ...
New FTC Data Reveals Top Scams of the Year — How to Stay Safe Each year, National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) serves as a reminder to check our defenses against fraud. During the 2026 observance, the Federal Trade Commission held a webinar that outlined the latest scam trends, based on consumer reports filed with the agency. The patterns are worth knowing even if you think you’re unlikely to fall for them, because scammers constantly adjust their tactics. ...
Top Scam Trends from the FTC’s Latest Webinar — and How to Protect Yourself Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission holds a webinar to brief the public on emerging fraud threats. This year’s session, which took place in early March 2026, focused on several trends that are costing Americans billions. If you missed the event, here is a clear summary of what was discussed and concrete steps you can take now to avoid becoming a victim. ...
What the FTC’s Latest Scam Data Means for You Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission takes the opportunity to give the public a clearer picture of what fraud looks like right now. This year, a webinar hosted by the FTC and covered by ACA International laid out the scam trends that consumers should be paying attention to in 2026. If you’ve felt like the calls and messages are getting more convincing, you’re not wrong—the tactics are evolving. ...
NCPW 2026: What the FTC Wants You to Know About Scams and Fraud National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 wrapped up in early March, but the advice from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) remains as relevant as ever. Whether you missed the events or just want a refresher, here’s a clear look at the most important consumer protection tips from this year’s campaign. ...
Account Takeover Attacks Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Online Accounts If you’ve noticed unusual login attempts on your email, banking, or social media accounts recently, you’re not alone. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued an alert on August 14, 2025, warning that account takeover incidents are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. In an account takeover, a criminal gains unauthorized access to one of your online accounts—often through phishing, credential stuffing (using leaked passwords from other sites), or SIM swapping—and then uses it to steal money, open new lines of credit, or impersonate you to target your contacts. ...
Gift Card Scams: New Alert Highlights Warning Signs Everyone Should Know Earlier this month, Attorney General Brian Schwalb of Washington, D.C. issued an alert warning residents about a surge in gift card scams. While the alert was directed at D.C. consumers, the tactics described are used everywhere. Gift card fraud is one of the most common and costly scams in the United States today, and it shows no signs of slowing down. ...
Account Takeover Attacks Are Surging: How to Protect Your Online Accounts Now On August 14, 2025, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued a consumer fraud alert warning of a sharp rise in account takeover incidents. These attacks, where a criminal gains access to one of your online accounts and locks you out, can lead to direct financial loss and long-term identity theft. The alert covers common attack methods and practical ways to prevent them. ...
How to Report a Scam: A Step-by-Step Guide (From AARP’s Fraud Experts) If a scammer calls, emails, or shows up at your door, your first instinct may be to just hang up and move on. That’s understandable. But reporting the scam is one of the most effective things you can do—not just for yourself, but for your neighbors and for law enforcement trying to stop these crimes. ...