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FTC sues ticket broker over unlawful tactics used to buy millions of tickets to popular live events. Complaint alleges R...
10/15/2026

FTC sues ticket broker over unlawful tactics used to buy millions of tickets to popular live events. Complaint alleges REPS earned millions by unlawfully bypassing ticket-issuer security measures to exceed purchasing limits: https://bit.ly/3TY0E6i

The Federal Trade Commission sued REPS & Company Inc., alleging the ticket broker illegally circumvents measures designed to limit the number of tickets that can be purchased for a single event

FTC sends more than $9.8 million to consumers harmed by Walmart’s failure to stop scammers that used its wire transfer s...
10/15/2026

FTC sends more than $9.8 million to consumers harmed by Walmart’s failure to stop scammers that used its wire transfer services to take millions from customers: https://bit.ly/3TYdSzK

The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling more than $9.8 million to consumers harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers that took hundreds of millions of dollars from U.S

10/14/2026

Did someone claiming to be an FTC agent tell you to move your money to protect it? Don’t. That's a scam. Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters.

10/14/2026

FTC Commissioner Meador alerts you to family emergency scams and how to avoid them. Watch the video:

How to avoid deceptive sextortion assistance services and find real help:
10/14/2026

How to avoid deceptive sextortion assistance services and find real help:

Sextortion — when someone threatens to share your intimate images unless you pay — can be stressful and upsetting. And figuring out what to do can be overwhelming. While searching for help, you might find companies that offer quick fixes (for a price) but don’t deliver on their promises. One e...

10/14/2026

Are ads on social media vetted or checked for scams? Here’s what to know: https://bit.ly/3TV7cTc

10/13/2026

Hooyah and happy to all past, present, and future U.S. Navy Sailors! Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to honor, courage, and commitment. Subscribe to the Military Consumer blog to learn how to spot and avoid scams: militaryconsumer.gov/blog

Searching online for help with a substance use disorder? The top result might show the name of the clinic you searched f...
10/13/2026

Searching online for help with a substance use disorder? The top result might show the name of the clinic you searched for — but it could be an ad paid for by an impersonator. Watch this video to learn how to spot and help avoid treatment center search scams: https://bit.ly/4g4tMRz

If you’re searching online for help with a substance use disorder, ...

As you clean up and work to get back on track after Hurricane Isaias, be skeptical of anyone promising immediate repairs...
10/13/2026

As you clean up and work to get back on track after Hurricane Isaias, be skeptical of anyone promising immediate repairs. Unlicensed contractors and scammers often appear in recovery zones. If they want cash up front, walk away. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ye8VRv

10/13/2026

FTC sues operator of sextortion relief scheme for misleading consumers into believing it would identify criminals and end sextortion attacks. Digital Forensics charges consumers thousands of dollars but fails to provide promised services and engages in deceptive review practices, FTC alleges: https://bit.ly/4i1OvVV

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