# Consumer Shield Scam Alerts

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Consumer Shield Scam Alerts (https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com) is the scam-alert site for Consumer Shield Daily (https://consumershielddaily.com), published by Max. It is not a government website and it is not legal advice. Summaries are original. Every alert links to the public source it came from. Sponsored placements, when they exist, will be labeled as advertising.

## Alerts

- [Calls that pair a charity you know with a prize you did not win](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/charity-sweepstakes-impersonation): On October 26, 2026, the FTC described impostors who use the names of well-known charities, or names that only sound like them, and tell people they have won a charity sweepstakes. The contact may be a phone call or an… (2026-10-26; Phone; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Callers pretending the FTC will shut off your phone number](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/ftc-phone-deactivation-calls): The FTC warned on October 22, 2026 about callers who claim to be FTC officials. They say a phone was registered in your name and is being used to commit scams in another country, they read off a badge number, and they… (2026-10-22; IRS & government, Phone; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Midterm pitches that sell donations, merchandise, or fake voter pages](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/midterm-election-contribution-scams): On October 15, 2026, the FBI warned that scammers may use the 2026 U.S. midterm election to solicit money and personal information. The public service announcement, an update of a 2024 election alert, says schemes can… (2026-10-15; IRS & government, Text message, Email; Nationwide; FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center)
- [Open enrollment searches that lead to look-alike insurance sites](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/health-insurance-open-enrollment): Ahead of Medicare and Marketplace open enrollment, the FTC said on September 28, 2026 that health insurance scams run all year and pick up when people shop for a plan. Dishonest advertisers sometimes pay to appear at… (2026-09-28; Health insurance; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Calls from fake officers demanding payment to clear a crime](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/law-enforcement-impersonation): On September 17, 2026, the FBI updated a warning about scammers who impersonate U.S. or foreign law enforcement and government officials. Between January 2025 and July 2026, the Internet Crime Complaint Center received… (2026-09-17; IRS & government, Phone; Nationwide; FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center)
- [Parking meter QR codes that have been covered with a fake](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/fake-parking-meter-qr-codes): On September 3, 2026, the FTC described reports of scammers sticking their own QR codes over the real codes on parking meters. Scanning the replacement can open a look-alike payment page built to take money, personal… (2026-09-03; QR code; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Postcards offering gas and grocery cards if you pay a fee first](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/gas-grocery-voucher-postcards): On July 30, 2026, the Better Business Bureau warned about postcards promising gas and grocery gift cards or vouchers. BBB said Scam Tracker had received multiple reports. One, from a Northwest Georgia resident,… (2026-07-30; Mail; Nationwide; Better Business Bureau)
- [Fake IC3 agents who say they can get stolen money back](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/ic3-recovery-impersonation): On July 20, 2026, the FBI updated its warning about criminals impersonating personnel connected to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. The announcement, alert I-072026-PSA, says the scheme targets people who were… (2026-07-20; IRS & government; Nationwide; FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center)
- [Illinois storm repairs offered at the door, or as a free inspection](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/illinois-storm-repair-scams): On July 1, 2026, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned residents about repair scams after spring storms. He said storm chasers pressure people with damaged homes or businesses into quick, expensive decisions,… (2026-07-01; Home repair; Illinois; Illinois Attorney General)
- [Jury-duty calls, texts, and emails that threaten arrest](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/jury-duty-arrest-threats): On June 11, 2026, the FTC described a jury-duty scam that starts with an urgent call from someone claiming to be a U.S. Marshal or a local police officer. The caller may already know your name or address, says you… (2026-06-11; IRS & government, Phone; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [South Dakota texts that threaten a fine or arrest for a traffic or jury matter](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/south-dakota-agency-text-threats): On April 22, 2026, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned about text messages that appear to come from law enforcement or circuit courts. The messages claim the recipient faces a fine or arrest for an… (2026-04-22; Text message, IRS & government; South Dakota; South Dakota Attorney General)
- [Coaching offers that promise fast money in crypto, forex, or stocks](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/investment-coaching-crypto-forex-stocks): On April 16, 2026, the FTC said investment scams are producing large losses. FTC data cited in the alert showed more than $7.9 billion in reported losses to investment scams in 2025, and a median individual loss of… (2026-04-16; Crypto & investment; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Texts with a QR code and a fake traffic-hearing notice](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/traffic-hearing-text-messages): On April 14, 2026, the FTC said it had seen a spike in reports, over the prior month, of text messages that include a picture of what looks like a traffic-hearing notice. The text carries a QR code and says you must… (2026-04-14; Text message, QR code; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Oklahoma contractor offers that show up after severe weather](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/oklahoma-storm-contractor-fraud): On April 6, 2026, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged residents to watch for contractor fraud after severe weather. The office said reports of repair scams often rise in the weeks and months after storms… (2026-04-06; Home repair; Oklahoma; Oklahoma Attorney General)
- [Arizona package texts, emails, calls, and fake missed-delivery tags](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/arizona-package-delivery-messages): On March 30, 2026, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned that people impersonating UPS, FedEx, or the U.S. Postal Service were using package notices to steal personal and financial information. A typical message… (2026-03-30; Package delivery, Text message, Email; Arizona; Arizona Attorney General)
- [California texts and emails demanding payment for a traffic or toll ticket](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/california-court-notice-texts): On March 30, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned about fake court notices, often sent by text or email, that say you owe money for a traffic or toll violation. The message tells you to pay a fine or… (2026-03-30; Text message, IRS & government; California; California Attorney General)
- [Washington texts and emails demanding toll or ticket payments](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/washington-driver-ticket-texts): On March 30, 2026, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown warned licensed drivers about text and email messages that impersonate agencies such as the Washington State Department of Licensing and the Department of… (2026-03-30; Text message, Email, IRS & government; Washington; Washington State Attorney General)
- [Calls that say your money is at risk and only the caller can help](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/bank-fraud-panic-calls): On January 30, 2026, the FTC described unexpected calls that claim there is fraud on your card, that your bank account was hacked, that you owe a tax debt, or that your benefits will end the same day. The caller then… (2026-01-30; Phone; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Utility messages and cash repair offers after a winter storm](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/winter-storm-utility-and-repair-scams): On January 29, 2026, the FTC warned that utility and repair scams follow major storms. The alert described a winter storm that left hundreds of thousands of people without power, and said impostors use that moment to… (2026-01-29; Home repair, Text message; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Texts and emails that say your tax refund is ready to claim](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/tax-refund-phishing-messages): On January 22, 2026, the FTC warned that tax season brings texts and emails about a refund you should not answer. The messages often look like they come from the IRS or a state tax office and say a refund has been… (2026-01-22; IRS & government, Email, Text message; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Texts about a loan you never applied for](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/fake-loan-text-messages): On January 20, 2026, the FTC described text messages that pretend to follow up on a loan application the recipient never submitted. The example in the alert is a text about a $10,000 loan. Other versions say you are… (2026-01-20; Text message; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Phone calls about back taxes from offices the IRS does not have](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/irs-back-tax-phone-calls): On January 15, 2026, the FTC said it was seeing a wave of calls about unpaid taxes. The callers are not the IRS. The alert gives examples of official-sounding names, including Tax Resolution Oversight Department and… (2026-01-15; IRS & government, Phone; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Texts that claim to be USPS, FedEx, or DHL about a package problem](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/package-delivery-text-messages): On April 23, 2025, the FTC warned that text messages about a U.S. Postal Service delivery are often from scammers, and that the same approach is used with FedEx and DHL. The text may confirm an order, say a package is… (2025-04-23; Package delivery, Text message; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Pop-ups that say your computer is infected and list a phone number](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/tech-support-popup-warnings): On April 14, 2025, the FTC warned about urgent on-screen messages that say something is wrong with your computer. The pop-up may suggest it is from Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad. Clicking the link or calling the… (2025-04-14; Tech support; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)
- [Online relationships that turn into requests for money or crypto coaching](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/scams/romance-scams-online): On February 14, 2025, the FTC described a common romance scam for people using dating apps or social media. Someone you have not met wants to leave the app quickly, talks or chats many times a day, and always has a… (2025-02-14; Romance, Crypto & investment; Nationwide; Federal Trade Commission)

## Types

- [Phone](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/phone): Unexpected calls that pretend to be a bank, a charity, a company, or a public office. Caller ID can be faked, so the number on the screen is not proof of who is calling.
- [Text message](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/text): Texts about deliveries, tolls, loans, refunds, or fines. The message usually pushes a link or a QR code and asks you to act before you have time to check.
- [Email](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/email): Email that imitates an agency, a carrier, or a campaign. The goal is usually a click that leads to a look-alike page, or a reply that hands over personal details.
- [Crypto & investment](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/crypto): Pitches for cryptocurrency, forex, or stocks that promise fast profits, show fake account screens, or ask for more money before you can withdraw.
- [Romance](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/romance): Someone met online who builds trust, avoids meeting in person, and then asks for money, gift cards, or help with an investment.
- [IRS & government](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/government): Impersonators posing as the IRS, the FTC, the FBI, a court, or another public office. Real agencies do not demand payment by phone, text, or email.
- [Package delivery](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/package): Messages that look like they come from USPS, UPS, FedEx, or another carrier and claim a package is stuck until you click or pay.
- [Tech support](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/tech-support): Pop-ups, calls, or ads that say your computer is infected and tell you to call a number or grant remote access. Real security warnings do not ask you to phone a stranger.
- [Home repair](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/home-repair): Contractors and utility impostors who show up after storms, demand cash up front, or skip a written contract, license, and proof of insurance.
- [Health insurance](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/health): Look-alike Medicare or Marketplace sites, paid search ads, and plans that are not real health insurance. Official enrollment sites end in .gov.
- [QR code](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/qr-code): QR codes on parking meters, in texts, or on notices that send you to a payment page the agency or business did not create.
- [Mail](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/types/mail): Postcards and letters about prizes, vouchers, or benefits that ask for a fee before anything is sent.

## States

- [Alabama](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/alabama)
- [Alaska](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/alaska)
- [Arizona](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/arizona)
- [Arkansas](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/arkansas)
- [California](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/california)
- [Colorado](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/colorado)
- [Connecticut](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/connecticut)
- [Delaware](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/delaware)
- [District of Columbia](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/district-of-columbia)
- [Florida](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/florida)
- [Georgia](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/georgia)
- [Hawaii](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/hawaii)
- [Idaho](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/idaho)
- [Illinois](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/illinois)
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- [Kentucky](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/kentucky)
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- [Maine](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/maine)
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- [Minnesota](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/minnesota)
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- [Missouri](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/missouri)
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- [Nevada](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/nevada)
- [New Hampshire](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/new-hampshire)
- [New Jersey](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/new-jersey)
- [New Mexico](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/new-mexico)
- [New York](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/new-york)
- [North Carolina](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/north-carolina)
- [North Dakota](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/north-dakota)
- [Ohio](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/ohio)
- [Oklahoma](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/oklahoma)
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- [South Carolina](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/south-carolina)
- [South Dakota](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/south-dakota)
- [Tennessee](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/tennessee)
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- [Vermont](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/vermont)
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- [Washington](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/washington)
- [West Virginia](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/west-virginia)
- [Wisconsin](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/wisconsin)
- [Wyoming](https://alerts.consumershielddaily.com/states/wyoming)

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