That’s where the FTC’s new tool, How I’ll Avoid a Scam: My Action Plan, can help. You can use it to make a list of people you ...
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The Federal Trade Commission is offering a new ‘How I’ll Avoid a Scam: My Action Plan’ tool to help individuals and families ...
New analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist, ...
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FTC reports $65 million lost to rental scams since 2020

The Federal Trade Commission released an analysis on December 22, 2025, showing that consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental ...
Whether you’re hiring a contractor, looking for an apartment, or shopping online, chances are you check out online reviews first. Many people use reviews to see the honest opinions of other buyers — ...
Businesses rely on reviews to build trust The Federal Trade Commission is warning businesses about the growing problem of fake online reviews, emphasizing that deceptive practices ...
The modification includes new requirements that HISA seek FTC approval before issuing a subpoena or commencing a civil action ...
Citizens will no longer be served while reporting fraud, identity theft, international business complains, order educational materials offered through Bulkorder.ftc.gov or register on the national do ...
The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday, June 25 it is sending more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases while playing the game. The agency ...
The workshop will include discussion with policy experts, economists, advocates, and victims of unfair noncompete agreements The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop, titled "Moving Forward: ...
In November 2025, social media users (archived) began posting screenshots (archived) of an email purportedly from PayPal (archived) about money they had apparently received from an "FTC Prime ...