Tariff Scams on the Rise: Stay Alert and Protect Your Data！

With increasing attention on tariffs, confusion is also rising. Consumer Affairs, a nongovernment consumer advocacy group, warns that scammers are seeking to exploit the confusion. They contact consumers by email or social media ads, urging them to sign up for tariff relief benefits such as gift cards or digital payments. To sign up, those targeted are directed to sites that mimic legitimate companies and require consumers to provide personal data. Another tariff-related scam claims that packages you ordered are being held until you pay fees or fines. To stay safe, avoid links that appear suspicious. If you spot a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission here: https://bit.ly/48BNqAT