Online Safety

Latest Scam Tactics: What the FTC Wants You to See Before They Strike For anyone trying to navigate daily life—paying bills, shopping online, or simply answering the phone—the constant threat of scams can feel exhausting. This past week, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a timely webinar to cut through the noise. They zeroed in on the specific fraud tactics seeing a dangerous surge right now. The message was clear: while the core goals of scammers haven’t changed, their methods are becoming more sophisticated and personalized. ...

The FTC’s Latest Alert: What’s New in the Scam Playbook In early March, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a timely webinar to spotlight the evolving fraud landscape. These annual sessions are a critical pulse-check, where experts distill what they’re seeing in millions of consumer reports into the trends that matter right now. For anyone navigating online transactions, managing finances, or simply answering their phone, understanding these trends isn’t just informative—it’s a necessary layer of personal defense. ...

The FTC Just Warned About These Scam Trends—Here’s How to Protect Yourself Each year, National Consumer Protection Week serves as a critical reminder to review our digital habits. This March, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a webinar to spotlight the latest methods scammers are using to part people from their money and personal data. While the full details of that specific presentation aren’t publicly listed, the agency consistently reports on evolving fraud patterns. Based on their ongoing advisories, several troubling trends have solidified, becoming more sophisticated and widespread. ...