Consumer Protection, Imposter Scams and Postal

U.S. Postal Inspection Service Warns Against Imposter Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
As part of National Consumer Protection Week, running from March 2-8, 2025, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is issuing a stark warning about the growing threat of imposter scams—fraud schemes designed to trick consumers into handing over personal and financial information.
Postal inspectors remind consumers to be alert for imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 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,
USPS warns of scams during National Consumer Protection Week
During National Consumer Protection Week, postal inspectors are reminding consumers to be on alert for imposter scams.
USPS warns of imposter scams during consumer week
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. USPIS said an imposter scam is when scammers work hard to convince someone they are a friend or relative or that they are from a legitimate source,
Pennsylvania AG highlights how to recognize, report scams during consumer protection week
As scams and fraudulent business practices continue to evolve, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is marking National Consumer Protection Week by sharing resources to help residents recognize and report scams.
‘You’ve won!‘: Colorado officials kick off Consumer Protection Week with warning about imposter scams
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 2-8. As they do, they are emphasizing the dangers of imposter scams and
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How to avoid becoming a victim of impostor scams
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Kent County warns homeowners of scams as property tax deadlines near
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IRS Warns Americans of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Season Scams
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Kent County officials warn homeowners of property tax scams
Homeowners are urged to verify all communications, as fraudulent schemes target those facing tax delinquency or foreclosure.
Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes
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