July is military consumer month
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July is military consumer month. Thank you for serving.
By Samuel Levine
July is Military Consumer Month, so weโre deploying advice you can use. No matter what stage of military life youโre going through, you could encounter an imposter scam: someone pretending to be your bankโs fraud department, the government, a relative in distress, a well-known business, or a technical support expert. Want to protect yourself and the people you care about? Let the FTC help.
Scammers tell different stories to steal your money or your personal information. Staying current on how scammers operate can help you stay a step ahead of them. Hereโs some BLUF (bottom line up front) advice to start.
Got an unexpected call from your bank saying thereโs suspicious activity on your account? Check it out first – it could be a scammer.
Did a โrecruiterโ message you on a job site about a high paying, work from home job? Look it up before you apply – it might be a hijacked job posting.
Found a great deal on an apartment through a social media page? Do your research before you pay a deposit. Scammers often post made-up rental listings for places that arenโt actually available to rent.
Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters.
Samuel Levine is Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC.