Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Scammers are using the Iran conflict to try to steal your money and information

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With global attention now focused on the conflict in Iran, it’s no surprise that scammers have already added the war situation to their story lines. Some recent complaints to the FTC about imposter, romance and fake charity scams now include an Iran twist. 

The details of the scams change, but the scammer’s goal is always to trick you into paying or sharing your personal information. Here are some examples of these scams — and how you can protect yourself. For example, scammers might call you unexpectedly about a fraudulent charge...

Read more about the scammer's call on the East Palo Alto Today website here

 Are you doing what you can do to protect yourself?

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