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Here’s how you know
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
On Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen hosted the first FTC Ask Me Almost Anything on reddit about online privacy.