FTC asks public to report imposter ads online
SCAM ALERTFTCredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- Low
- Sources
- 1
What happened
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking consumers to report imposter ads that pose as well-known businesses or government agencies on social media feeds, search results and shopping platforms. The agency says it is exploring additional ways to protect people from these scam ads.
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What to do
- Report imposter ads you come across to the FTC.
- Be cautious of ads claiming to be from well-known businesses or government agencies before clicking on them.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
FTC Consumer Alerts
Who and what is in it
Government agencies