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.
The FTC will host a Twitter chat on Tuesday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. EST to answer questions and provide links to resources on identity theft and imposter scams. Please use hashtag #NCPW2016 and direct questions to @FTC to join the conversation.