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09/01/2026

08/27/2026

Scam of the Week
Don't Bank on This Email

Imagine you open your inbox and receive an urgent message from your bank, warning you that your account will be restricted unless you confirm your information right away. The email has your bank's logo and color scheme and includes a link to update your information. Because the message looks real and you don’t want to lose access to your money, it’s tempting to select the link.

But this email is actually a phishing scam! If you select the link, you'll be prompted to download a tool that claims to protect your account. But that download actually installs malware that lets cybercriminals remotely access your device. This malware can allow them to view your mailing address, bank account details, and other information that they can use right away to steal your identity!

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this phishing scam:

• Verify bank alerts by logging in directly to your bank's official app or website, never through a link in an email.

• If you're ever unsure whether a bank alert is real, contact your bank using the phone number on the back of your debit or credit card.

• Always stop and think before you act! Cybercriminals rely on alarming messages to get your attention and force you to make fast decisions.

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08/22/2026

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08/21/2026

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/08/unexpected-package-you-got-could-be-brushing-scam?utm_source=govdelivery

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Did you get a package you didn’t order? It could be a brushing scam where a scammer uses your name to leave a fake review for that package you didn’t order. It could also be a sign that someone has (or is looking to steal) your personal information.

08/20/2026

Scam of the Week
This Charge Doesn't Add Up

Imagine you're on the web when a full-screen alert takes over your browser. The alert shows an Apple or Amazon logo, a red warning symbol, and a message that your account was just used for a large purchase. The alert tells you to call a support number immediately, and it blocks the rest of the page so that number is the only thing you can click. You recognize the logo and are worried about the large purchase, so you quickly call the number.

But this alert is actually a scam! If you call the number, you won’t be talking to support staff, but a cybercriminal instead. They’ll ask you to verify your account by providing personal information, or they might try to get you to pay a fake fee. If you do this, you’ll be falling right into the cybercriminal’s trap!

Follow these tips to avoid similar scams:

• Never call a phone number that appears in an unexpected alert on your screen. Instead, go to the organization’s official website to find the support number.

• If an alert claims you were charged, sign in to your bank’s website directly to review your recent transactions.

• Always stop and think before you act!

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08/18/2026

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08/15/2026

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08/15/2026

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