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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

Stay ahead of scammers in 2025

Gema de las Heras
Consumer Alert

Detect immigration scams that start on social media

Gema de las Heras
Consumer Alert

’Tis the season of taking for scammers

Ari Lazarus

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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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