Federal Trade Commission: Impostor Scams

Web site of the Federal Trade Commission which serves to protect consumers.

Article delves into scams that target immigrants and the immigration process.

An imposter is a person who pretends to be someone else. In an imposter scam, a dishonest person lies and tricks you into sending money to them. They might call you on the phone or send an email or text. Imposters might try to get you to...

The Federal Trade Commission has developed helpful investment articles and videos to assist consumers in making educated decisions about how they spend, manage and invest their money.

The U.S. International Trade Commission administers U.S. trade law and informs U.S. international trade policies, for the U.S. government and the American people.

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Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid falling for one.

Infographic explores deceptive car ads and how to avoid getting scammed.

This infographic explains how tech support scammers contact you and what you can do to avoid a tech support scam.

What consumers need to know about one of life's biggest financial decisions, buying or renting a home.