Accidentally paying a scammer or sharing your information can affect your financial well-being. Have a plan and know what to do if it happens…to you or someone you know. Check out consumer.gov/scams#FinancialLiteracyMonth
The FTC is hiring Senior Data Analysts to work in the Bureau of Consumer Protection's Division of Consumer Response & Operations (DCRO). Apply by 5/13/26:
GS-13: bit.ly/4uhhR73
GS-14: bit.ly/48zqnpI#hiring
Having your identity stolen could throw a wrench into your financial planning. Freeze your credit to help keep identity thieves from opening new credit accounts with your information. Learn more and get step-by-step guidance: bit.ly/4mfkJ1z#FinancialLiteracyMonth
Who gets scammed more often, younger people or older adults? At the FTC we know scammers target everyone, and FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has a message that might surprise you:
FTC takes action against high-level MLM participants who deceived workers about the amount of money they can earn. FTC order settling the agency’s allegations will prohibit Steven and Gina Merritt from making deceptive earnings claims: ftc.gov/news-events/ne…
New FTC data show people have lost billions to social media scams. Social media was the costliest fraud contact method in 2025 and reported losses increased eightfold since 2020: bit.ly/4sTXk7v
The Bureau of Competition is currently hiring attorneys for our Washington, DC office, with available positions in the Mergers II, Mergers IV, and Anticompetitive Practices I Divisions. Learn how to apply and more: bit.ly/4u0rwyH
If you’re in debt, getting “help” could make things worse…if that “help” comes from scammers. Find ways to detect the scams and get real help: bit.ly/4e8k8wx#FinancialLiteracyMonth