Trademark scams social toolkit

Trademark scams are everywhere. Know the common signs.

Scammers target nearly every step of the trademark process, but you can help stop them. Our social toolkit highlights the common signs of trademark scams and gives you ready-to-share resources to raise awareness. Whether you’re a trademark owner, entrepreneur, or small business, or an organization that works with them, explore the toolkit to protect your rights and help others do the same.

How to access and use the toolkit

The toolkit contains graphics and related messaging from our social media campaign on the common signs of trademark scams. You can use the messages on your social media channels or with other efforts to raise awareness about scams. You can either copy the messages directly or make them your own.

Download the common signs of trademark scams social toolkit to learn how to use the messaging and content.

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Seven common signs

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A graphic with a red stop sign that tells people to stop communicating and do not pay if something seems suspicious. The graphic lists seven common signs of scams with an icon representing each sign: a clock, a stack of dollar bills, a chat bubble with a line crossed through it, a page with grammatical errors on it, an identification card, a calendar, and a phone and envelope.

A graphic of a large clock with the alarm going off rolling downhill towards a person holding a document with the Trademark symbol on it. The words Trademark scam alert – pressure to act immediately appear at the top of the image. — Pressure to act immediately

A graphic of a person rubbing their head with their hand as they listen to a voicemail, which says pay now or forfeit your application. The words Trademark scam alert – demands for payment at the top of the image. — Demand for payment

A graphic of a person with a circle in front of their face with a lock symbol on it and the outlines of two large credit cards to their left and right. The text Trademark scam alert – requests for personal information appears at the top of the image. — Request for personal information

A graphic of a person holding a magnifying glass above some misspelled words in an email on their computer. The words Trademark scam alert – typographical or grammatical errors appear at the top of the image. — Typographical or grammatical errors

A graphic of a person with a magnifying glass over their phone. The words Trademark scam alert – suspicious calls, emails, or texts are at the top of the image. — Suspicious calls, emails, or texts

A graphic of a person looking at their computer with a look of confusion. The words Trademark scam alert – fake deadlines, renewal dates, or requirements at the top of the image. — Made up deadlines, renewal dates, or requirements

A graphic of a person holding up their phone while receiving a call from an unknown caller. The words Trademark scam alert – unsolicited communications or advertisements appear at the top of the image. — Unsolicited communications or advertisements