The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
During an investigation the FTC may send a subpoena or a Civil Investigative Demand (known as CID) to a company or individual. This CID requires them to testify or to provide information and/or documents. The Legal Library has information about recipients who have asked the agency to quash (throw out) or modify a subpoena or CID.