Traders work on the options trading floor at the Cboe Global Markets in Chicago on April 8. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to stay vigilant as scammers exploit widespread confusion about tariffs and their impact on individuals and the marketplace.

Fraudsters are using emails, text messages, and social media ads to falsely claim that fees are due or that consumers can pay to receive tariff relief.

“These are scams,” said Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Chicago BBB. “Legitimate tariff-related fees are the responsibility of the importing company — not the consumer.”

Scammers often impersonate government agencies or delivery services, using urgent language to pressure individuals into making payments or clicking malicious links.

“This is

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