What the FTC Wants You to Know About Scams This National Consumer Protection Week Every March, the Federal Trade Commission kicks off National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) – a concentrated effort to help people spot fraud and avoid losing money. This year, the agency’s message is straightforward: scammers are getting more convincing, but the basics of protecting yourself haven’t changed. ...
New 2025 Scam Trends: What the FTC Warns Consumers About Now Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) holds a webinar to update the public on the most pressing fraud threats. This year’s session, held in early March 2025, covered several trends that consumers should be aware of. Here is a concise breakdown of the key scams the FTC highlighted, along with practical steps to avoid them. ...
National Consumer Protection Week 2026: How to Spot Scams and Protect Yourself National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 runs from March 2 to March 6, and it’s a good time to pause and review how you handle your personal information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) uses this week to highlight the most common fraud tactics and provide free resources to help people avoid becoming victims. Whether you’ve been targeted before or just want to stay ahead, the FTC’s advice is straightforward and practical. ...
National Consumer Protection Week 2026: What the FTC Wants You to Know National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 took place from March 2 to 6, and the Federal Trade Commission used the annual event to push out its latest fraud prevention guidance. While the week has passed, the advice doesn’t expire. Here’s a practical recap of the most important tips and resources that any consumer can use year-round. ...
National Consumer Protection Week 2026: How to Spot Scams and Protect Your Money National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 started on March 2 and runs through March 6. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) uses this week each year to draw attention to the most common scams, ways to protect personal information, and steps to take if you’ve been a victim of fraud. If you haven’t had a chance to look through the FTC’s resources yet, you still have time to make use of them—and many of the materials remain available year-round. ...
Top Scams Targeting Americans in 2026, According to the FTC During National Consumer Protection Week in March 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a webinar that laid out the most prevalent scams hitting consumers. The data comes from the agency’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which collects millions of fraud reports each year. While the webinar was held several months ago, the trends it highlighted remain active. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just trying to protect your savings, this summary of the top schemes and the steps you can take should help. ...
Gift Card Scams: What the Latest Alert from DC’s Attorney General Means for You Earlier this month, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a consumer alert warning residents about a spike in gift card scams. While the alert is specific to the District, the tactics described are used nationwide. If you’ve ever received a call, email, or text demanding payment via a gift card, this warning is worth reading. ...
How Seniors Can Spot and Avoid Tech-Related Scams: A Consumer Alert Recent reports have highlighted a troubling trend: fraud cases targeting people aged 50 and older are on the rise, and scammers are increasingly using technology to reach their victims. A CBS News story published in late April 2026 underscored the urgency of this issue, noting that older Americans are being hit by a wave of high-tech schemes that can be difficult to recognize. This article explains what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can do to protect yourself or a loved one. ...
Gift Card Scams Are on the Rise: How to Spot Them and What to Do If You’ve Been Targeted If you’ve ever received a call, email, or text demanding payment via a gift card, you’ve encountered one of the most persistent fraud tactics in use today. Gift card scams cost U.S. consumers hundreds of millions of dollars each year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The schemes keep evolving, but the warning signs remain largely the same. ...
Latest Scam Trends from the FTC: Protect Yourself from These Common Frauds Every March, the Federal Trade Commission uses National Consumer Protection Week to release fresh data on the scams hitting Americans hardest. This year’s webinar, held during the first week of March 2026, offered a detailed look at what fraudsters are doing right now and how consumers can spot the patterns before losing money. The trends are not entirely new, but the methods are shifting in ways that make them harder to recognize. ...