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'National Consumer Protection Week': Post Office alerts consumers to scams

The United States Postal Service warns of a texting scam where fraudsters use specific three-word phrases to manipulate victims into sharing personal information.
In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported that 2.6 million consumers lost a total of $10 billion to fraud, a nearly 21% increase from 2022.
National Consumer Protection Week, held from March 2-8, focuses on educating consumers about their rights and how to avoid scams, with resources and webinars provided by the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.
Key recommendations include verifying the authenticity of communications and avoiding unfamiliar contacts to protect personal information online.

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KION

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PG&E is partnering with the FTC to help people recognize utility scams

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- According to PG&E, costumers lost close to $650,000 in 2024 to utility scammers and as a result, the company is joining forces with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to combat these scams. National Consumer Protection Week started on March 2 and runs through March 8, and the FTC along with PG&E hope to slow down the increasing scammer rate. "Scams targeting utility customers continue at an alarming rate," wrot…

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The Delaware County Daily Times

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Postal inspectors warn residents to be alert for imposter scams

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service kicked off National Consumer Protection Week on Monday with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information and use it to steal victims’ money. “There are many types of imposter…

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Tyler Morning Telegraph

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BBB: Protect yourself as a consumer

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), scheduled for March 2-8, is a collaborative initiative between the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This annual event is dedicated to educating consumers about their rights and providing essential information…

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CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth

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Postal Inspections warns public about imposter scam dangers

DALLAS (KDAF) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information (PII) and use it to steal victims' money.…

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USPS warns of three-word phrase to watch for after customers receive fake texts

THE United States Postal Service is warning Americans of a troubling scam which begins with specific three-word phrases. In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, the USPS is reminding consumers to stay safe from fraudsters who pretend to need help. GettyA new texting scam is going around with fraudsters using three-word phrases to get the help of unknowing victims[/caption] SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettThe USPS said it will never send …

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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for scams during National Consumer Protection Week

charleston — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams.

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