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Join the FTC and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services for a webinar on how to protect small business owners from scams and online threats. To join the webinar at 1pm ET/12pm CT/10am PT...
Learn about common scams affecting your small business at this webinar with the FTC, National Cybersecurity Alliance, and the Michigan Small Business Development Center. Register here.
Join the FTC and the National Institute for Standards and Technology for a webinar to learn how to help your small business manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. Register here
Parents and kids (like all consumers) need clear, truthful information to make informed decisions — especially when those decisions affect their children’s health and physical safety. With that in...
Scammers reach people in many different ways – phone calls, texts, emails – but reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network point to social media as a scammer favorite. In 2025, nearly 30% of...
The FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) is committed to providing legal clarity to legitimate businesses that wish to deal honestly with their customers and comply with the law. Last year, I...
The FTC recently published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to request input on whether it needs to update the Negative Option Rule from 1973. The comment period is open until April 13, so...
Many of us use or work with rental housing in some way. Maybe you have been — or are currently — a renter. Or maybe you own a rental property, operate a property management company, or otherwise work...
If you’re thinking about opening a franchise, you’re probably looking for things like name recognition, training, and support to help you grow your business. What you’re probably not looking for is...
The Bureau of Consumer Protection is deeply honored to recognize one of its most distinguished alumnae, Jodie Bernstein, as she celebrates her 100 th Birthday. For Jodie, one of the Commission’s...
Military kids are resilient — but they still need trusted adults to help them navigate the online world safely. Whether you’re a parent, teach in a classroom, or lead an after school or summer program...
Experts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will give a 50-minute presentation to military families as part of the Military OneSource virtual event, Ready, Set, Connect: Building Bonds for...
Join the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and GoVA Foundation for a discussion about the connections between scams, financial difficulty, and mental health. Learn...
Protecting workers and ensuring competitive labor markets is a top priority for the FTC and the agency’s Labor Task Force. By maximizing the agency’s jurisdiction and interdisciplinary expertise, the...
Join experts from the Federal Trade Commission for a webinar about how to avoid job scams. The FTC will give advice on how to spot and avoid scams when you’re searching for jobs or money-making...
Imposter scams affect everyone, but older adults are increasingly being affected by this scam. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, the FTC is hosting a discussion on top scams affecting...
Scammers and cybercriminals target companies big and small. Do you know how to protect your business? In this webinar, experts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Institute of...
With so many kids spending time online — gaming, texting, and connecting with friends — parents, families, and communities need tools to help kids make good decisions and stay safe. Join the Federal...