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How to avoid scams while applying for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

That random call saying “you’ve won a prize” is a scam

Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026

Help Us Slam the Scam! - March 5

How to avoid a side hustle scam

Got a letter about unemployment benefits you didn’t file? That’s identity theft

Debt collection: Know your rights, avoid scams

Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help

You're invited to a one-hour webinar on how to help protect yourself and the older adults in your life from identity theft

Can you spot a fake loan text scam?

Hang up on unexpected calls saying you owe back taxes. Those are scams (video)

How to avoid an online shopping scam this holiday season

An “agent” told me to stay off the internet. Is it a scam?

How to help protect foster youth from identity theft

Federal Trade Commission: Protecting kids and adults online

That social media ad with super low prices on well-known brands could be a scam

How to spot and avoid task scams

Looking for health insurance? Make sure that’s what you’re getting

FTC provides free resources for learning money management and how to spot and avoid scams

Helping your military kids navigate the online world