Fraud Prevention

Your Guide to National Consumer Protection Week 2026 Each March, a coordinated effort led by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) focuses a national spotlight on fraud prevention and consumer rights. National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 is no different, serving as a dedicated time to arm yourself with knowledge and tools against an ever-evolving landscape of scams. While the official week provides a focal point, the resources and strategies highlighted are valuable year-round. ...

FTC’s Latest Scam Warning: The Digital Traps You Need to Avoid Now During a recent National Consumer Protection Week webinar, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cut through the noise to spotlight the scam trends that are currently swindling consumers. Their message was clear: while the core tactics of fraudsters remain constant—pressure, fear, and false promises—the delivery methods are evolving rapidly. For anyone who shops online, manages finances digitally, or simply uses email and text, understanding these trends is the first step to building an effective defense. ...

The Scams in Your Inbox: What the FTC Says is Trending Now Every year, National Consumer Protection Week serves as a crucial reminder to pause and assess the digital threats vying for our attention and money. This year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a webinar to cut through the noise and highlight the specific scam tactics that are proving most effective—and most dangerous—right now. The message was clear: while the classics like phishing haven’t gone away, their delivery has become more sophisticated and harder to distinguish from legitimate communication. ...

How to Recognize the Scams Targeting You Right Now Every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosts a critical update during National Consumer Protection Week. This isn’t just bureaucratic procedure; it’s a direct line to the tactics scammers are using today to steal money and identities. The latest insights from the FTC’s webinar reveal that while the end goal of fraudsters remains the same—your assets and personal information—their methods are becoming more convincing and persistent. Understanding these trends is your first and most powerful line of defense. ...

What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Scams Intro Every day, we navigate a digital world filled with incredible convenience—and sophisticated traps. Scammers are constantly refining their tactics, making old advice less effective. That’s why staying updated on the latest trends isn’t just helpful; it’s a critical part of protecting your money and identity. Recently, during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a webinar highlighting the current scam landscape. The insights are a vital roadmap for anyone who banks online, shops on the internet, or simply checks their email. ...

Don’t Tap That Link: How to Spot Fake Amazon Recall Texts You get a sudden text message. It says there’s a critical safety recall for something you recently ordered from Amazon, and you need to act immediately to get a refund or replacement. It looks urgent, maybe even a little scary. Before you click, stop. This is a growing scam designed not to protect you, but to steal your personal and financial information. ...

A Powerful Reminder: If a Top Official’s Email Isn’t Safe, Is Yours? Recent news serves as a stark wake-up call for anyone with an email account. In late March 2026, a hacking group known as Handala, linked to Iran, successfully breached the personal Gmail account of former FBI Director Kash Patel. The group published sensitive private emails and documents online, a stark demonstration of how digital vulnerabilities can affect anyone. ...

Got a Text About an Amazon Recall? Here’s How to Spot the Scam If you’ve ever ordered from Amazon, you’re a potential target. A persistent smishing scam is making the rounds, where fraudsters send texts pretending to be from Amazon about a critical product recall. The message urges immediate action, pushing you to click a link that doesn’t lead to safety, but to theft. Understanding how this scam works is your first and best defense. ...

A New Text Scam Uses Amazon Recalls as Bait—Here’s How to Spot It You receive a text. It says Amazon has issued a critical recall for a product you recently purchased and urges you to click a link to arrange a refund. It seems legitimate, even urgent. But before you tap that link, you need to know this is a widespread and convincing new scam. ...

That Urgent Amazon Recall Text? It’s Probably a Scam If your phone buzzes with a message warning that an Amazon product you bought is being recalled and you must act immediately, your first instinct might be panic. Before you click, take a deep breath. Scammers are aggressively exploiting this fear with a sophisticated text message phishing campaign, impersonating Amazon to steal personal and financial information. ...