New Hampshire Banking Department · NH
Federal Trade Commission issues Consumer Alert regarding bill pay impersonators
August 19, 2026
Summary
The FTC issued a consumer alert warning about bill pay impersonators who trick consumers into paying scammers instead of legitimate companies. Mortgage servicers and lenders that collect payments should be aware of this alert and ensure consumers are provided clear, secure payment instructions.
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consumer Alert to help identify impersonators that are trying to trick you into thinking you are paying your bill with the appropriate company but are in fact directing you to their own scam.
Common questions
- What does "Federal Trade Commission issues Consumer Alert regarding bill pay impersonators" cover?
- The FTC issued a consumer alert warning about bill pay impersonators who trick consumers into paying scammers instead of legitimate companies. Mortgage…
- Which agency issued this update?
- This update was issued by New Hampshire Banking Department.
- When was it published?
- It was published on August 19, 2026.
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