Recognize an FTC Impersonator

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission got more than 1 million reports about imposter scams, with reported losses of $3.5 billion. Many people report scammers pretending to be the FTC, including fake FTC websites. Learn more about how to spot an FTC imposter website and what the FTC is doing to take them down.

For veterans, social media might be one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with friends from past duty stations and loved ones back home. But what’s shared on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok can also make it easier for scammers to connect with you. Here’s a Veterans Day reminder of how scams may show up on social media to help you and your fellow veterans spot and avoid these scams.

When you’re deciding on a place to rent, price matters. But what if you discover the advertised monthly rent doesn’t match what you end up paying? That’s what the FTC and four states allege happened to residents of Progress Residential, LLC, the largest property manager of single-family rental homes in the country. So what does all this mean for Progress renters — and other renters?