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With severe flooding inundating parts of the Southwestern U.S., unlicensed contractors and scammers may contact you promising to clean up water damage. If they want cash up front, walk away. Learn more: bit.ly/4jETwWS
A graphic from the Federal Trade Commission shows a white house icon on a lime green circle, symbolizing flooding, set against a gradient blue background. Below, the text reads "ftc.gov/WeatherEmergencies.

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Got a trip in the works? If you need to get or renew a passport, know that your top online search results might be third-party websites that will charge you for forms and services that are free on Travel.State.gov or will just try to take your money.
The image is a Federal Trade Commission advisory. It features a passport icon and suggests visiting "ftc.gov/imposters" for information on getting or renewing passports. It advises avoiding paid ads to prevent interacting with impersonator sites.

ALT The image is a Federal Trade Commission advisory. It features a passport icon and suggests visiting "ftc.gov/imposters" for information on getting or renewing passports. It advises avoiding paid ads to prevent interacting with impersonator sites.

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Searching online for health insurance this open season? FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has advice to help you avoid a government imposter pretending to be Healthcare.gov or Medicare.gov:
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FTC Bureau of Competition statement on termination of PlayPower’s acquisition of rival playground manufacturer Burke: bit.ly/4spLXFI

FTC Bureau of Competition Statement on Termination of PlayPower’s Acquisition of Rival Playground...

Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition Director Daniel Guarnera issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Platinum Equity and its portfolio company, PlayPower, aba

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FTC and state partners sue Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised for many products: bit.ly/4ztYjQ9

FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many...

The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than

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This event will bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy. Learn more: ftc.gov/news-events/events/2… /2

Fourth Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C.

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The FTC's Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C. #EconTwitter /1
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Spot scammers impersonating well-known charities and sweepstakes: bit.ly/3W0jkD7

Spot scammers impersonating well-known charities and sweepstakes

Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes because you’ve donated...

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Social Security Administration (@SocialSecurity) impersonators will call and say you'll lose benefits if you don't pay right away. But don't pay. That's not SSA. It’s a scammer trying to get your money or personal info to steal your identity. Learn more: bit.ly/3WEunBW
Image displaying a smartphone screen with an incoming call from "Social Security Administration." The text on the right warns about scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, urging not to pay them. The Federal Trade Commission logo is visible at the top, with a link to "ftc.gov/imposters" provided.

ALT Image displaying a smartphone screen with an incoming call from "Social Security Administration." The text on the right warns about scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, urging not to pay them. The Federal Trade Commission logo is visible at the top, with a link to "ftc.gov/imposters" provided.

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On #NationalDayoftheDeployed, we honor the U.S. military personnel deployed around the world. Here's a reminder to help protect yourself against identity theft — whether you’re at home or deployed. Learn about active-duty fraud alerts: militaryconsumer.gov/protect…. #DayOfTheDeployed
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The FTC is not calling to deactivate your phone number: bit.ly/47Iz3Jt

The FTC is not calling to deactivate your phone number

Here’s the latest twist on FTC impersonators: someone claiming to be an FTC official (who’s really a scammer) calls to say a phone was registered under your name and number and is being used to...

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Need to pay an E-ZPass toll online? Scroll past the paid search results to help avoid scams. Learn more: bit.ly/4zGbNYw
A graphic with a road and red car icon, text: "Need to pay an E-ZPass toll online? Scroll past the paid search results to help avoid scams." Includes the FTC logo and website: ftc.gov/imposters.

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This #CyberMonth, take time to teach your family how to recognize scams and report them. Read more #IRS and Security Summit tips here: ow.ly/kMgP50ZTgpW #TaxSecurity
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The FTC's Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C. #EconTwitter /1
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This event will bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy. Learn more: ftc.gov/news-events/events/2… /2

Fourth Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy

The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth Federal Trade Commission Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C.

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Interested participants should submit an abstract or completed paper by Dec. 11, 2026 to [email protected]./3
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The 19th Annual Microeconomics Conference will take place Nov. 5-6, 2026. The agenda is now available: bit.ly/3UHRUkX #EconTwitter

Nineteenth Annual Microeconomics Conference

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics, the Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University, and Georgetown University will host the 19th Annual FTC Microeconomics Conference on Nov

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Do you click on the top results when you search online? FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has some advice for you to help you avoid a scam:
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FTC sues perpetrators of government impersonation scheme over deceptive ads, misleading promises and fake reviews. Agency alleges corporate and individual defendants deceived travelers seeking passport services by impersonating the federal government: bit.ly/4i1oqHQ

FTC Sues Perpetrators of Government Impersonation Scheme Over Deceptive Ads, Misleading Promises...

The Federal Trade Commission is

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Court permanently shuts down illegal debt relief operation following FTC allegation that scheme’s operators impersonated government and business entities. Court enters $106.8 million judgment and orders defendants to turn over assets: bit.ly/4BmaLT0

Court Permanently Shuts Down Illegal Debt Relief Operation Following FTC Allegation That Scheme’s...

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has permanently banned the operators of an alleged debt relief scheme that targeted seniors and veterans by impersonating banks, credit ca

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