Cybersecurity

A Warning from New York: How “Pig Butchering” Scams Are Targeting Wallets You receive a friendly, seemingly accidental message. It might be on a dating app, social media, or even a wrong-number text. The person on the other end is charming, builds a connection over weeks or months, and eventually starts talking about a fantastic investment opportunity they’ve found. This slow, deliberate process is the hallmark of a “pig butchering” scam, and it’s become a significant enough threat that New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a formal consumer alert to warn the public. ...

What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Top Scams Every year, National Consumer Protection Week serves as a crucial reminder to review our defenses against fraud. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a webinar to spotlight the latest scam trends that are currently tricking people out of money and personal information. While the full details are best obtained directly from the FTC, their consistent message points to an evolution of classic cons, now supercharged by technology and current events. Staying a step ahead means understanding how these schemes work today. ...

The FTC Just Warned About These Scams. Here’s What You Need to Know. Every year, scammers refine their tactics, and keeping up can feel like a full-time job. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) used National Consumer Protection Week to shed light on the latest schemes catching people off guard. In a dedicated webinar, they outlined the evolving threats that are costing consumers billions. The message was clear: awareness is your first and best line of defense. ...

New York’s Attorney General Issues Warning on “Pig Butchering” Scams: What You Need to Know A new consumer alert from New York State Attorney General Letitia James highlights a disturbing and sophisticated fraud trend that has been devastating victims financially and emotionally. Dubbed “pig butchering,” this scam is a long-term con that blends fake online relationships with fraudulent investment schemes. Understanding how it works is your first and best defense. ...

The FTC’s Latest Warning: How to Spot Today’s Top Scams The world of scams never sleeps, and keeping up with the latest tricks can feel like a full-time job. To mark National Consumer Protection Week in March 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a webinar to cut through the noise. Their goal was straightforward: to highlight the most pervasive and damaging scam trends currently threatening people’s wallets and personal information. While new variations emerge constantly, the FTC’s insights provide a clear picture of what you should be watching for right now. ...

A New Wave of Fake Parking Tickets: How to Protect Yourself If you receive a sudden text or email about an unpaid parking ticket, take a deep breath before you react. The North Carolina Department of Justice has issued a consumer alert warning drivers about a sophisticated new scam. Criminals are sending fraudulent parking violation notices, hoping to panic you into handing over money and personal information. ...

What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Scam Landscape The digital world offers incredible convenience, but it also creates new opportunities for fraud. To mark a recent National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a webinar spotlighting the latest tactics scammers are using to part people from their money and personal information. The session wasn’t just a list of threats; it was a crucial update on how these threats are evolving. For anyone who banks online, shops on the internet, or simply has a phone, understanding these trends is the first step in building a strong defense. ...

The Scams Changing Fast: What the FTC Wants You to Watch For Every March, National Consumer Protection Week serves as a crucial reminder to review our defenses against fraud. This year, a key event was a public webinar hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which pulled back the curtain on the scams that are currently tricking the most people. The insights shared weren’t just statistics; they were a clear guide to the specific traps being set today. ...

What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Scams Every day, it seems scammers come up with a new story to separate us from our money or personal information. Staying ahead of these threats can feel like a full-time job. That’s why the recent insights from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), shared during National Consumer Protection Week, are so valuable. They cut through the noise and highlight exactly what fraudsters are doing right now. ...

How to Spot and Stop a Gift Card Scam A family member texts you in a panic: they’ve been in a minor car accident and need money for the deductible right now. They ask you to buy several hundred dollars worth of gift cards and send the codes immediately. You want to help, so you rush to the store. ...