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Consumer Protection and Older Adults Roundtable

On May 27 starting at 2pm ET, join the FTC for a webinar discussing common scams affecting older Americans and the free tools available to help you protect yourself and others. 

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Social Media Scams Cost Consumers Billions

American consumers lost over $2 billion to social media scams in 2025, according to the FTC. Get info behind the numbers as well as tips on how you can steer clear of these types of scams.

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Protect Your Small Business

Learn ways to prevent your business from falling victim to common scams involving impersonation, tech support, fake invoices and more.

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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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Consumer Alert

How are scammers trying to reach you?

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Take It Down Act enforcement starts now: What to know about the FTC and TIDA

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Consumer Alert

What will the FTC’s enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act mean for you?

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Open Meetings

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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