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FTC guide provides basic information needed to protect small businesses from cyber attacks.

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Data Visualizations

Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Consumer Alert

Freezing? Maybe freeze your credit, too

Kira Krown
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Start planning for National Consumer Protection Week 2025

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Join us for these upcoming Identity Theft Awareness Week events!

Eunice Kim

Open Meetings

Track enforcement and policy developments by viewing records from the Commission’s open meetings — agendas, transcripts, videos, reports, and public comments.

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