Someone Telling You What to Say to Your Bank? Stop the Transfer
A caller who coaches your answers to a bank or broker may be steering you around fraud safeguards. Stop and speak privately with your financial institution.
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Check Your Medicare Statement for Equipment You Never Received
Unexpected medical equipment on your Medicare statement may be fraud. Here is how to review the charge and report it safely.
If Someone Offers to “Protect” Your Money by Moving It, Hang Up
Scammers posing as bank or government employees may tell you to move your savings to keep it safe. Hang up and call your bank directly using a trusted number.
Paying a Bill Online? The First Search Result May Be an Impostor
The FTC warns that paid search ads can look like a company's official payment page while sending you to an unrelated service that may charge surprise fees. Use a trusted bill, statement, bookmark, or typed web address instead.
If a Caller Says You Won a Lottery But Must Pay Fees First, Hang Up
A July 22 Justice Department case is a fresh reminder of an old scam: criminals call older adults claiming they won a lottery, then demand taxes or fees before the prize can be released. Real prizes do not work that way.
FBI Warning: Fake IC3 Helpers Are Using Deepfake Videos and Spoofed Websites
The FBI says scammers are pretending to be the IC3 and FBI personnel to trick past victims into losing even more money. Some are using AI-made videos and fake websites that look official.
If They Insist on Gift Cards, Crypto, or a Bank Transfer, It Is a Scam
The FTC says the fastest way to spot many scams is to notice how someone demands payment. If they push gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, payment apps, or bank transfers, stop right there.
If You Get a Data Breach Notice This Week, Do These Three Things First
A new South Carolina consumer warning says more than 1.1 million residents were affected by reported security breaches in the first half of 2026. The message is broader than one state: if a breach notice shows up in your mailbox or inbox, move quickly instead of setting it aside.
If a Postcard Promises "Extra VA Benefits," Do Not Call the Number on It
VA says scammers are mailing fake "Veterans Savings Program" postcards that promise extra benefits or payments, then pushing people to call and hand over private information. If you or your spouse receives one, treat it like a phishing attack on paper.
When Looking for Medicare or Health Insurance Online, Do Not Trust the Top Result
The FTC warned in June that paid search ads can send people to lookalike health insurance and Medicare sites that are not official government pages. Before you type in personal information, check for the small "Ad" label and make sure the address ends in .gov.
If a Website "CAPTCHA" Tells You to Press Windows + R, Close It Immediately
The FTC says scammers are copying familiar "prove you're human" screens and tricking people into pasting hidden commands into their own computers. If a pop-up asks you to press Windows + R, paste something, or "verify" by running commands, it is not a real CAPTCHA.
A New Scam Warning from Google: Fake Government Calls and QR-Code Phishing Are Getting More Convincing
Google's latest scam advisory warns about more sophisticated phishing, fake government messages, and high-pressure calls that try to steal money or login information. The safest response is still simple: pause, verify, and do not move money under pressure.