The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Is someone using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get benefits?
Here at the FTC, we think about scams all day long. What are the scammers’ new angles? How can we keep ahead of them?