Protect Employees and Their Families from Tariff Scam Tactics

With the rise in tariff-related confusion and global trade headlines, cybercriminals are exploiting public uncertainty to launch convincing scams. The Tariff Scams Video is a short, engaging 2-minute training video that reveals three real-world scam tactics targeting employees and their families—especially through social media platforms, fake shopping links, and malicious messages.

This resource is ideal for use across diverse employee populations—from those with no cybersecurity awareness to those who actively coach others in security practices.

 

Ideas for How to Use This Resource

• Quarterly cybersecurity awareness campaigns
• Employee onboarding and new hire orientation
• Shared in internal newsletters or email updates
• Added to Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing training
• Featured in lunch-and-learn or town hall sessions
• Included in seasonal scam-prevention rollouts (e.g., holidays, tax season)
• Distributed via intranet portals for on-demand access
• Shared with families during cybersecurity at home initiatives
• Used as part of social engineering or phishing defense modules
• Paired with related posters or quizzes for microlearning bundles
• Displayed during Cybersecurity Awareness Month events
• Used in cross-functional team meetings (HR, Legal, Procurement)