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If you've ever been scammed, don't be afraid to talk about it. Sharing your experiences could prevent others from falling victim in the future. Check out www.ftc.gov/passiton for news and resources about the latest scams, consumer alerts and more.

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Social Media Scams Cost Consumers Billions

American consumers lost over $2 billion to social media scams in 2025, according to the FTC. Get info behind the numbers as well as tips on how you can steer clear of these types of scams.

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Protect Your Small Business

Learn ways to prevent your business from falling victim to common scams involving impersonation, tech support, fake invoices and more.

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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

This month, Pass It On to help someone you know avoid a scam

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Consumer Alert

New trends in reports of imposter scams

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Welcome to National Small Business Week 2026

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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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