
Many of us have been focused on the news recently. Everything seems a little “doom and gloom” out there. But the conflict in Iran has already started impacting Americans here at home, and not in the ways you’d imagine. It has actually already made its way to American soil through patriotic scams. They are designed to feel timely and believable, but they could wind up costing you thousands of your hard-earned money. Here are four of the most common scams tied to this trend, and how you can protect yourself.