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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

’Tis the season of taking for scammers

Ari Lazarus
Consumer Alert

Looking ahead to the new year

Kira Krown
Consumer Alert

Check out gift cards before you buy them

Andrew Rayo

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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