Here are the scams our editors saw this week and the recovery guides we updated. Forward this to anyone who could use it. New scam alertsScam Alert! - Fake Utility Shutoff Call (Summer Electric & Gas)
Jul 3, 2026 · July 2026 alert: Scammers impersonate electric and gas utilities, threaten same-day shutoff during heat waves, and demand gift cards or crypto payment. Scam Alert! - FTC Impersonator Texts Fake Agent Badge to Recover Lost Money
Jul 3, 2026 · July 2026 alert: Scammers pose as FTC agents, text fake employee badge photos, and promise to recover money you lost — for an upfront fee. Scam Alert! - Fake EZ-Pass / Toll Road Unpaid Balance Text
Jul 3, 2026 · Smishing texts impersonate EZ-Pass, SunPass, FasTrak, and state toll agencies with fake unpaid-balance links. Scam Alert! - Unexpected Recruiter Job Offer Text (Remote Work)
Jul 3, 2026 · Fake recruiter texts offer high-paying remote jobs without an interview, then steer victims into fake-check or task-based employment fraud. Updated protection guidesRecovery Room Scam: How Fraudsters Target Victims a Second Time
Updated Jul 3 · Recovery room scams promise to recover money you lost to fraud — for an upfront fee. Zelle Scam Refund Trick: How to Spot Bank Impersonation Fraud
Updated Jul 3 · The Zelle scam refund trick uses fake bank texts and caller ID spoofing. Amazon Impersonation Scam Texts: How to Spot Fake Delivery Messages
Updated Jul 3 · Amazon impersonation scam texts claim delivery problems or unauthorized orders. Quick toolsPaste a suspicious message into the Scam Checker → Look up a sender email or phone → Just got scammed? First-24-hour checklist → | 