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These graphic novels, or “fotonovelas,” offer practical advice to help spot and report common scams. The stories are based on reports to the FTC from Spanish speakers, but the scams and consumer...

Imposter scams come in many varieties, but work the same way: a scammer pretends to be someone you trust to convince you to send them money. Learn how to spot an imposter scam.

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2024, Jan. 29 - Feb. 2 Has someone used your personal information to open accounts, steal your tax refund, or file fake health insurance claims? That’s identity theft. It...

Ads for miraculous weight loss products are everywhere. Will these products really work? Probably not. Read The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads and watch this video: This is an actual ad for a weight...

You probably serve many different communities and field questions on consumer issues, like managing money and credit, dealing with debt, or avoiding scams and identity theft. Scammers target people...

When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where they’ll do good. Here are tips...

Report Unwanted Calls Why are you getting so many calls? Often, it’s scammers calling. Here’s what to know about blocking unwanted calls, dealing with robocalls, avoiding phone scams, and signing up...

March 3 - March 9, 2024 National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and avoid frauds and scams. Stay tuned for updates!

If you’re buying a used car, the FTC recommends getting a vehicle history report before you buy. Vehicle history reports can tell you a lot about a used car. A report might include ownership history...

Scammers target people from different communities in unique ways. The free resources on this page will help you protect every community from fraud, no matter what community you’re in or work with.

FTC infographics are in the public domain. Please use and share them freely! Scams How to Spot, Stop, and Report Government Imposter Scams Infographic Scammers will call, email, text, or direct...

Have you recently arrived in United States? Whether you’re looking for a job, going through the immigration process , or just figuring out how things work, it’s important to be able to spot scams. Use...

Share What You Know. Stop Scams. Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do. The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect...

You may have heard about a growing trend. Teenagers today are drinking less than previous generations. While it’s true that overall rates of teen drinking have gone down, and real progress has been...

It’s one thing to prepare your family, pets, and property for extreme weather situations. It’s another to protect your personal information and finances from scammers who use weather emergencies to...

Money Matters! Do you teach people about everyday financial issues? Consumer information from the FTC is free and in the public domain. That means you can print it, copy it, post it, or link to it...

Whether you’re renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated – and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on...