FTC helps take down 19 fake government websites in impersonation scam crackdown
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What happened
The US Federal Trade Commission announced on 29 October that it helped take down 19 websites impersonating the agency. Its wider response covers legal action against fraudulent businesses, removal of fake websites and social media accounts, and potential new rules targeting online advertising platforms. The article gives no CVEs or technical indicators, so defenders should treat it as scam-awareness context.
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What to do
- Be wary of unexpected messages or websites claiming to be from government agencies, and verify them through official contact details.
- Report suspected impersonation websites or accounts to the relevant authority.
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