Scams

The Latest Scam Playbook and How to Shield Yourself Each year, scams grow more sophisticated, targeting our wallets and personal information through increasingly believable lies. During the recent National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a webinar to cut through the noise and highlight the most prevalent and damaging scam trends affecting consumers right now. The insights from this session are a crucial update for anyone looking to protect themselves and their families from financial fraud. ...

That Friendly Online Investor Might Be Fattening You Up for a Slaughter You strike up a conversation with someone on a dating app, social media, or even through a seemingly wrong-number text. They’re charming, interested, and over weeks or months, a genuine connection seems to form. Eventually, the topic turns to money—specifically, an incredible investment opportunity they’ve found. They show you screenshots of their own massive profits and encourage you to join in. What begins as a small, successful test deposit can spiral into a devastating financial loss. This isn’t a bad romance or a lucky break gone wrong; it’s a sophisticated fraud known as “pig butchering.” ...

FTC Warns of Rising Scam Tactics: How to Stay Protected The landscape of fraud is constantly shifting, with scammers refining their tactics to exploit new technologies and current events. To mark National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently hosted a webinar highlighting the latest trends in consumer scams. The session served as a critical reminder that vigilance is a year-round necessity, not just during awareness campaigns. While specific data from the webinar is still being disseminated, the overarching themes provide a clear picture of where threats are growing and how you can defend yourself. ...

FTC’s Latest Scam Alert: What You Need to Know Now The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently held a public webinar as part of National Consumer Protection Week, focusing on the most pressing fraud trends circulating right now. While the full details are outlined by the agency, the core message is clear: scammers are refining their methods, and public awareness is the first line of defense. Here’s a breakdown of what was highlighted and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself. ...

How to Spot This Year’s Top Scams: Straight Talk from the FTC It’s easy to feel like scams are a distant threat—something that happens to other people. But fraudsters are constantly refining their tactics, and what worked to protect yourself last year might not be enough today. That’s why the insights from regulators are so valuable. Recently, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a webinar to break down the latest scam trends. Their goal wasn’t to scare people, but to arm them with specific, current knowledge. ...

How to Recognize the Newest Scam Tricks, According to the FTC Each year, scam artists refine their tactics, creating new schemes and repackaging old ones with a more convincing veneer. Staying ahead of these threats is a constant challenge for consumers. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public webinar during National Consumer Protection Week to shed light on the latest fraud trends. The session aimed to arm the public with knowledge, emphasizing that awareness is the first and most powerful line of defense. ...

Don’t Get Towed by a Parking Ticket Scam If you find a parking violation notice on your windshield or receive one in the mail, your first reaction might be annoyance followed by a quick check of your wallet. Scammers are banking on that exact sequence. Authorities, including the North Carolina Department of Justice, are warning drivers about a rise in fraudulent parking tickets designed to steal your money and personal information. Understanding how this scam works is your first line of defense. ...

How the Latest Scams Are Evolving—and How to Fight Back If you’ve noticed an uptick in suspicious texts, odd emails, or urgent voicemails lately, you’re not alone. Scammers are constantly refining their playbook, and keeping up can feel like a full-time job. Recently, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public webinar to spotlight the latest trends in fraud. Their goal was straightforward: to arm everyday people with knowledge about how scams are changing right now. ...

Staying Ahead of Scams: What We Learned from the FTC’s Latest Update Every few months, it seems the tactics used by scammers evolve. What was a common trick last year might be replaced by something more sophisticated and convincing today. Staying informed isn’t just about caution; it’s a necessary part of protecting your finances and personal information. ...

What the FTC Wants You to Know About Today’s Scams National Consumer Protection Week recently featured an important webinar from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), spotlighting the most persistent and emerging fraud tactics of the moment. While scam reports continue at high levels, the conversation shifted from just awareness to practical defense. The patterns are clear: scammers are refining old tricks and exploiting new technologies to appear more convincing than ever. Here’s a breakdown of what they highlighted and, more importantly, what you can do about it. ...