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Data Visualizations

Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Data Spotlight

Reported losses to scams on social media eight times higher than in 2020

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Consumer Alert

How to spot the top scams that started on social media

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Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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