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The Hill
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Scammers using confusion amid Trump's tariffs to trick consumers
President Trump's tariff policies could be opening doors for cybercriminals, scammers and hackers looking to make a quick buck off confused consumers, experts warn. People will expect to be paying more for their goods, but they might not understand where that price will be tacked on — enabling bad actors to request faux tariff-related payments or advertise relief that won't ever come. BforeAI's PreCrime Labs team found roughly 300 tariff-related domain registrations for cybercriminal use, according to the cybersecurity company's recent report. Fake package messages and government emails Customers could be on the receiving end of calls, texts or emails that claim they owe tariffs on a package they've already received or that is headed their way. Some messages could come from websites and emails that may seem official, given titles like 'U.S. Customs' or 'U.S. Tariffs,' Lifehacker reports. But don't be fooled. Tariffs are paid by the importing companies, which then raise prices and essentially pass on the price hike to consumers — the average American likely won't have to fork over any tariff payments outside of a typical transaction setting. Bentley University professor Steve Weisman, creator of also warns of emails that look like they're from common delivery services. The phony postal companies may say a package is available for delivery, but only after a tariff is paid. 'In a variation on the previous delivery scam, someone posing as a Federal Express or other delivery service employee actually comes to your home the day after you received a delivery asking you to pay for the tariff on the delivery you received,' Weisman wrote. 'In this case the scammer has learned of the delivery through hacking your computer.' Tariff-relief payments Similar to pandemic-era stimulus check scams, consumers should avoid advertisements claiming 'tariff relief payments' from the government. There is no such thing, as of May 2025, and clicking on links for the supposed relief could lead to phishing sites looking for personal information. How to avoid tariff scams Like any other scam, avoiding a tariff-related scheme is a matter of thinking before clicking, confirming or sharing information. The Better Business Bureau urges potential victims to: Those who believe they've been a victim of a scam can report the scheme to the BBB at this link.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scammers using confusion amid Trump's tariffs to trick consumers
(NewsNation) — President Donald Trump's tariff policies could be opening doors for cybercriminals, scammers and hackers looking to make a quick buck off confused consumers, experts warn. People will expect to be paying more for their goods, but they might not understand where that price will be tacked on — enabling bad actors to request faux tariff-related payments or advertise relief that won't ever come. BforeAI's PreCrime Labs team found roughly 300 tariff-related domain registrations for cybercriminal use, according to the cybersecurity company's recent report. 54% of Americans plan to slash travel, entertainment spending: Survey Customers could be on the receiving end of calls, texts or emails that claim they owe tariffs on a package they've already received or that is headed their way. Some messages could come from websites and emails that may seem official, given titles like 'U.S. Customs' or 'U.S. Tariffs,' Lifehacker reports. But don't be fooled. Tariffs are paid by the importing companies, which then raise prices and essentially pass on the price hike to consumers — the average American likely won't have to fork over any tariff payments outside of a typical transaction setting. The 10 cities most popular with Gen Z home shoppers, according to mortgage data Bentley University professor Steve Weisman, creator of also warns of emails that look like they're from common delivery services. The phony postal companies may say a package is available for delivery, but only after a tariff is paid. 'In a variation on the previous delivery scam, someone posing as a Federal Express or other delivery service employee actually comes to your home the day after you received a delivery asking you to pay for the tariff on the delivery you received,' Weisman wrote. 'In this case the scammer has learned of the delivery through hacking your computer.' Similar to pandemic-era stimulus check scams, consumers should avoid advertisements claiming 'tariff relief payments' from the government. There is no such thing, as of May 2025, and clicking on links for the supposed relief could lead to phishing sites looking for personal information. Walmart responds to Trump comment that retailer should 'eat the tariffs' Like any other scam, avoiding a tariff-related scheme is a matter of thinking before clicking, confirming or sharing information. The Better Business Bureau urges potential victims to: Never send money to someone you've never met in person Avoid links or attachments in unsolicited emails Don't send personally identifiable information Double-check transactions are secure Those who believe they've been a victim of a scam can report the scheme to the BBB at this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Couple loses thousands of dollars in Bitcoin scam
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Charles and Dale Brown said it all started with a phone call to Dale and a tall tale to steal her money. 'I had no idea what was going on,' said Dale Brown. Madison police officer delivers food after arresting Doordash driver Dale Brown said that last week, a man who identified himself as a federal agent called and told her that her identity had been compromised in drug dealings and that she needed to remove money from their accounts and put it into a bitcoin account to trace the issue. 'She didn't want her name associated with drugs and they just operated on her possible guilt, I think they tried to make her feel guilty or stupid,' said Charles Brown. 'They talked her into removing money from our savings and checking account and putting it into a Bitcoin machine.' The Bitcoin ATM machines are located at gas stations throughout Morgan County. With the scammer still on the phone, Dale Brown jumped in her car and drove to her bank for a withdrawal before heading to Decatur to the Bitcoin ATM. Dale Brown knew her social security number as well as other personal information. UpDog Challenge Canine Disc International Finals kick off at Point Mallard Park The scammer sent her a QR code to open a Bitcoin account where she deposited $13,000 into that account. 'The scammer had me so scared and so terrified about the drug stuff and he said that they were watching me 24 hours a day and all of this stuff,' Dale Brown explained. The Browns know that it's money that they will never get back. Cyber security expert Steve Weisman of is issuing a warning to unsuspecting seniors who have been vulnerable to this elaborate bitcoin that is growing. Weisman reminds that 'you will never be contacted by phone by an agent, nor should you ever download or click on a text or email message, and most of all, never answer the phone to a number you do not recognize. 'My best friend in Florida had to tell me that you did not do anything wrong,' said Dale Brown. 'She said it's nothing that we could have helped because they played on my emotions.' News 19 was informed that there is a federal investigation since the scam involved money connected to fraud. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
