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A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity. But an FTC impersonator will. Report impos...
06/26/2026

A real FTC employee won’t text you their photo ID to “verify” their identity. But an FTC impersonator will. Report imposter scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from t...
06/25/2026

Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QKOJqI

Making a family plan for summer screen time:
06/25/2026

Making a family plan for summer screen time:

As summer approaches, your kids might be looking for downtime (and screen time). To keep them safe while they’re spending time online, start with a conversation about your family’s rules and expectations — then consider setting parental controls to help.

06/25/2026

Did someone claiming to be an FTC agent tell you to move your money to protect it? Don’t. That's a scam. Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters.

Scammers can make any name or number show up on your caller ID. That’s called spoofing. They’re now spoofing FTC’s Consu...
06/24/2026

Scammers can make any name or number show up on your caller ID. That’s called spoofing. They’re now spoofing FTC’s Consumer Response Center phone number. But it’s not the FTC calling. It’s a scam. Don’t engage. Hang up and then tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov

Animal lovers: learn to spot and avoid this breed of pet scams: https://bit.ly/43PNV70
06/24/2026

Animal lovers: learn to spot and avoid this breed of pet scams: https://bit.ly/43PNV70

Scammers have been taking advantage of how much people love animals. They’ll steal and manipulate pet images, videos, and even use AI-generated deepfakes to help them trick you into giving them your money or personal information. Fortunately, there are ways to help you detect and avoid these kinds...

06/23/2026

Nonconsensual intimate images shared online can spread quickly and cause real harm. The law requires platforms to take down images and copies within 48 hours of your takedown request. If the platform doesn’t, tell the FTC. Help us hold platforms accountable.

FTC approves final consent order in pest-control noncompete matter:
06/22/2026

FTC approves final consent order in pest-control noncompete matter:

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order that requires Rollins Inc.—one of the largest pest-control companies in the United States—to stop enforcing noncompete agreements against more

06/22/2026

Hurricane season is here and we all hope it’s a mild one. FTC Commissioner Meador has advice you can use anytime disaster strikes to help you recover scam free:

No one from the govt will ever demand payment only with gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or a payment app. On...
06/22/2026

No one from the govt will ever demand payment only with gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or a payment app. Only a scammer will. If someone says you have to pay in those ways or you’ll be in trouble, that’s a govt imposter: https://bit.ly/3QKOJqI

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