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How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans: https://bit.ly/4gg5fcj
08/24/2026

How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans: https://bit.ly/4gg5fcj

Veterans across the country have reported getting postcards in the mail saying they (or their spouse) might qualify for extra monthly veterans benefits. But the “Veterans Savings Program” mentioned in the mailer doesn’t actually exist. It’s just a scammer phishing for personal or financial i...

FTC secures order resolving antitrust concerns with Zillow-Redfin agreement. Proposed order ends allegedly unlawful agre...
08/24/2026

FTC secures order resolving antitrust concerns with Zillow-Redfin agreement. Proposed order ends allegedly unlawful agreement, requires Redfin to reenter market for internet listing services and positions company as a stronger competitor: https://bit.ly/45FYNVZ

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by five states, today notified the court that it will file a stipulated order that resolves its litigation against Zillow and Redfin and restores competition in

08/21/2026

At the FTC, we continue to see scammers targeting people online with investment scams. FTC Chairman Ferguson shares advice to spot those scammers:

FTC files amicus brief to protect competition in biologic drug markets:
08/21/2026

FTC files amicus brief to protect competition in biologic drug markets:

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in an antitrust case alleging that drug manufacturer Amgen illegally acquired exclusive rights to patent applications that it shaped to cover Enbr

08/20/2026

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.

That unexpected package you got could be a brushing scam:
08/20/2026

That unexpected package you got could be a brushing scam:

Did you get a package you didn’t order? It could be a brushing scam where a scammer uses your name to leave a fake review for that package you didn’t order. It could also be a sign that someone has (or is looking to steal) your personal information.

Are ads on social media vetted or checked for scams? Here’s what to know:
08/20/2026

Are ads on social media vetted or checked for scams? Here’s what to know:

You’re browsing your social media feed when an ad grabs your attention mid-swipe: that designer bag you’ve been dreaming of is 50% off for a limited time only! You’re dying to get your hands on one, so you don’t think twice about clicking on the ad. Why would you? The ad is right there in yo...

08/19/2026

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.

08/19/2026

FTC seeks comment on enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing. Input sought on a proposed policy statement outlining legal concerns with the use of personal data to set prices: https://bit.ly/4xPAPTZ

Submit comments by Sept. 18, 2026: https://bit.ly/4wWfOXf

Searching online for help with a substance use disorder? The top result might show the name of the clinic you searched f...
08/18/2026

Searching online for help with a substance use disorder? The top result might show the name of the clinic you searched for — but it could be an ad paid for by an impersonator. Watch this video to learn how to spot and help avoid treatment center search scams: https://bit.ly/4g4tMRz

If you’re searching online for help with a substance use disorder, ...

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