FTC Consumer Alerts
The FTC publishes consumer alerts on scams, fraud, and identity theft. Below we list each alert with a short summary and link to the full article on FTC.gov. Use this page to stay updated and to report fraud at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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Questions about your Amazon Prime settlement refund? Read on
Mar 10, 2026
Questions about your Amazon Prime settlement refund? Read on January 30, 2026 BCP Staff If you’re one of the many millions of people eligible for a refund from the FTC’s settlement with Amazon, you mi…
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Mar 10, 2026
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Spot the scams when fixing your credit
Mar 10, 2026
Spot the scams when fixing your credit January 7, 2026 BCP Staff If there’s information on your credit report that’s correct but not so great, it can make it harder to get credit with good terms. But …
How to avoid government grant scams that offer free money for personal expenses
Mar 10, 2026
How to avoid government grant scams that offer free money for personal expenses March 5, 2026 BCP Staff Scammers make up all kinds of bogus stories to steal your personal information, or your money. S…
No, that’s not your boss asking you to buy gift cards
Mar 10, 2026
No, that’s not your boss asking you to buy gift cards January 28, 2026 BCP Staff While the gift-giving holidays are over, scammers still want gift card money. Some scammers might even reach out by pre…
Welcome to NCPW 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Welcome to NCPW 2026 BCP Staff March 2, 2026 It’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026. Welcome! Today kicks off the 28th year of the FTC joining with partner organizations to …
FTC helps Walmart Spark Drivers (and other gig workers): here’s how
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert FTC helps Walmart Spark Drivers (and other gig workers): here’s how BCP Staff February 26, 2026 If you’re thinking about taking on gig work — driving, fixing, delivering, or tasking — y…
How to avoid a side hustle scam
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert How to avoid a side hustle scam BCP Staff February 24, 2026 As the holiday season becomes an ever more distant memory, the holiday bills might not be. If you’re looking to pick up a sid…
Get ready for NCPW 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Get ready for NCPW 2026 BCP Staff February 20, 2026 It’s almost time for National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026. Are you ready? We hope you’ll join in celebrating the Week! Find …
Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft BCP Staff February 17, 2026 Unemployment benefits can be a life saver if you’re between jobs. But what ha…
Why can’t that new love interest meet in person?
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Why can’t that new love interest meet in person? BCP Staff February 12, 2026 Met someone new online…but you still haven’t met in person? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’…
Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams BCP Staff February 11, 2026 If a debt collector calls, do you know what to do? You have rights. Debt collectors can’t harass, lie, or trea…
Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help BCP Staff February 9, 2026 For many, the beginning of the year is often a time for taking stock and planni…
It’s time to start planning for NCPW 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert It’s time to start planning for NCPW 2026 BCP Staff February 4, 2026 February ramping up can only mean one thing: National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is right around the corner. An…
How to handle unexpected calls that claim your money is at risk
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert How to handle unexpected calls that claim your money is at risk BCP Staff January 30, 2026 Your phone rings and what the caller says next sends you into a panic. They claim there’s frau…
Avoid weather-related utility scams after the recent winter storm
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Avoid weather-related utility scams after the recent winter storm BCP Staff January 29, 2026 It’s going to take time to recover from the winter storm that affected a large part of the c…
On Data Privacy Day (and every day): Protect your small business
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert On Data Privacy Day (and every day): Protect your small business BCP Staff January 28, 2026 Cybercriminals target companies big and small. Today is Data Privacy Day — a great opportunit…
Join the FTC for a workshop on age verification
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Join the FTC for a workshop on age verification BCP Staff January 27, 2026 With so many kids spending time online — gaming, texting, and connecting with friends — parents need tools to …
Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today BCP Staff January 26, 2026 Identity theft is one of the most-reported problems to the FTC every year. So, chances are, it’s affected you or so…
That text or email about your “tax refund” is a scam
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert That text or email about your “tax refund” is a scam BCP Staff January 22, 2026 Tax season is approaching, and if you’re getting a refund, scammers are looking to steal it before you’ve…
Can you spot a fake loan text scam?
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert Can you spot a fake loan text scam? BCP Staff January 20, 2026 You get a text message, supposedly following up on a $10,000 loan application. Only, you never applied for a loan. Is this…
This Identity Theft Awareness Week, find tools and events just for you
Mar 10, 2026
Consumer Alert This Identity Theft Awareness Week, find tools and events just for you BCP Staff January 16, 2026 Identity theft can happen anytime, to anyone. In fact, last year, more than a million p…