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Consumer Alert

The top frauds of 2018

Paul Witt

Every year, millions of you tell us – and our partners – about the frauds you spotted.

Consumer Alert

Musical.ly took kids’ info without parents’ ok

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

Do you know a child who dreams of being the next big star? Who spends time at home, recording song and dance routines (maybe over, and over, and over again)?

Consumer Alert

Join us for NCPW 2019!

Ari Lazarus

We’re excited that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is just around the corner and we hope you’ll check out the events we have planned.

Consumer Alert

It’s showtime at the FTC!

Colleen Tressler

Videos from the Federal Trade Commission may not feature a cast of celebrity actors, but they’re still entertaining.

Consumer Alert

We work to get your money back

Nicole Christ

The FTC brings lawsuits to stop unfair and deceptive business practices. One way we help right those wrongs is by getting refunds to people who lost money.

Consumer Alert

Business “coaches” ejected from game – for life

Lesley Fair

Imagine a coach talking to a team on the sideline: “Guys, I have a super strategy sure to give you a winning running game, which I’ll sell you for $97. Want an unstoppable passing attack?

Consumer Alert

Romance scams will cost you

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more.

Consumer Alert

Time to order materials for NCPW!

Ari Lazarus

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2019 is just around the corner. This year, NCPW is March 3 – 9, 2019. That’s just about a month away, so now is the time to jump into planning.