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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

Avoid scams during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

Kira Krown
Consumer Alert

Helping kids navigate the online world: welcome to Youville

Jim Kreidler
Technology Blog

Data Clean Rooms: Separating Fact from Fiction

Staff in the Office of Technology and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection

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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