Recorded on September 10^th 2025

In this Spotlight Session, experts from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission reveal how scam reports fuel investigations, shape public warnings, and protect communities. Learn why reporting matters—even if you didn’t lose money—and explore free FTC tools that make recovery easier. From imposter scams to identity theft, this session offers clear, practical steps to help you and your loved ones stay safe.

Key Insights 

• Why Reporting Matters (Even If You Didn’t Lose Money): Learn how your report can make a bigger impact than you might think. 
  
  
• The New Wave of Imposter and “Toll” Scams: Discover the latest tricks scammers are using to slip past people’s defenses. 
  
  
• See What’s Happening Across the U.S.: Find out how you can check the scams being reported near you—and why local insights matter. 
  
  
• Free Tools to Recover and Stay Safe: Explore practical resources you may not know about that can guide recovery and prevention. 

Guests

Karen S. Hobbs  

Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education  

Federal Trade Commission 

Nicholas Mastrocinque 

Consumer Sentinel Attorney and Manager 
Federal Trade Commission  

Patti Poss  

Senior Attorney  

Federal Trade Commission 

Helpful Links from the FTC 

• Report scams: https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov 

• Report identity theft: https://IdentityTheft.gov 

• Consumer advice: https://consumer.ftc.gov 

• Spot and avoid scams: https://ftc.gov/scams 

• Sign up for Consumer Alerts: https://ftc.gov/ConsumerAlert 

• Explore FTC data on fraud, identity theft, and unwanted calls: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/explore-data

Ready to Enhance Your Scam Awareness?

Try our Trend Micro ScamCheck tool to spot suspicious links and guard against online threats – because even the savviest among us can use an extra layer of defense. 

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