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.
We’re getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents.
The Federal Trade Commission is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help you guard against potential census scams.
Videos from the Federal Trade Commission offer practical, useful, and memorable messages that can save you money, time, and aggravation. And they’re free.
Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network.
Have you gotten calls about supposed problems with your Social Security number from callers pretending they’re with the Social Security Administration (SSA)? If so, you’re not alone.
