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July 22, 2026
A way to spot scams: how someone asks you to pay
Let’s say someone contacts you unexpectedly and says you have to pay to fix a problem, get a prize, or something else. But then they say the only way to pay is by bank transfer, wire transfer, cryptocurrency, payment app, or gift card. Well, reports to the FTC show that’s a scam. Learn ways to help protect yourself from scams.
June 15, 2026
Help fight imposter scams this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) gives all of us a chance to raise awareness about elder financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation. An issue that continues to impact the wellbeing of people of all ages — including older adults — is scams. Here's how you can you help spread the word about imposters.
June 8, 2026
How to spot a CAPTCHA scam
The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of things like fire hydrants or traffic lights. Here’s how the fake CAPTCHA requests happen.
May 14, 2026
Run a small business? Pay your bills, not scammers
If you run a small business, you know how important it is to pay your bills. Scammers know this too and send fake invoices to businesses for products or services they never ordered in the hopes they’ll pay up. Read more about how to protect your business.
April 22, 2026
Say “no, thanks” to unexpected offers to lower your credit card interest rate
If a company calls you unexpectedly and offers to help lower your credit card interest rate, say “no, thanks.” It’s probably a scammer hoping you’ll pay them for shortcuts that don’t really exist. Here’s how to spot and avoid scams that promise to help lower your credit card interest rate.
March 10, 2026
That random call saying “you’ve won a prize” is a scam
If you get a call saying “you’ve won a prize,” you might be thinking, why not claim it? Unfortunately, it’s likely a scam to steal your money. Read more about how to spot and avoid a prize scam.
February 17, 2026
Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft
Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you’re between jobs. But what happens if a scammer misuses your personal information, like your Social Security number (SSN) to file a fraudulent unemployment claim? That’s identity theft. Learn more about how to protect against identity theft.
January 22, 2026
That text or email about your “tax refund” is a scam
Tax season is approaching, and if you’re getting a refund, scammers are looking to steal it before you’ve had a chance to claim it. So, before you respond to a text or email about a “tax refund,” know that this could be a scam designed to get your personal information and steal your tax refund. Learn how to avoid tax refund scams.
January 20, 2026
Can you spot a fake loan text scam?
Scammers use unexpected text messages to catch you off guard. If you respond, you might end up giving a scammer exactly what they want — your personal information, which could lead to identity theft. Learn to spot a fake loan text scam.
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