Friday, March 27, 2026

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


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

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

The details change, but the scammer's goal is always to trick you into paying or sharing your personal information.