Paying your phone bill online? Before you pay, be sure you’re on the carrier’s website, not a scammer’s lookalike page. Check before you pay your bill. Learn more: bit.ly/4i8CJKL.

ALT Infographic from the FTC featuring a magnifying glass icon and text asking, "Is that your phone carrier's website? Or a lookalike?" Below is a checkmark symbol with the text, "Check before you pay your bill." The FTC website link, "ftc.gov/imposters," and the Federal Trade Commission logo are included. The background is a light peach color.
With severe flooding inundating parts of the Southwestern U.S., unlicensed contractors and scammers may contact you promising to clean up water damage. If they want cash up front, walk away. Learn more: bit.ly/4jETwWS
Got a trip in the works? If you need to get or renew a passport, know that your top online search results might be third-party websites that will charge you for forms and services that are free on Travel.State.gov or will just try to take your money.
Searching online for health insurance this open season? FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has advice to help you avoid a government imposter pretending to be Healthcare.gov or Medicare.gov:
FTC Bureau of Competition statement on termination of PlayPower’s acquisition of rival playground manufacturer Burke: bit.ly/4spLXFI
FTC and state partners sue Dollar General for charging consumers more than advertised for many products: bit.ly/4ztYjQ9
This event will bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy. Learn more: ftc.gov/news-events/events/2… /2
The FTC's Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C. #EconTwitter /1
Spot scammers impersonating well-known charities and sweepstakes: bit.ly/3W0jkD7
Social Security Administration (@SocialSecurity) impersonators will call and say you'll lose benefits if you don't pay right away. But don't pay. That's not SSA. It’s a scammer trying to get your money or personal info to steal your identity. Learn more: bit.ly/3WEunBW

ALT Image displaying a smartphone screen with an incoming call from "Social Security Administration." The text on the right warns about scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, urging not to pay them. The Federal Trade Commission logo is visible at the top, with a link to "ftc.gov/imposters" provided.
FTC retweeted
On #NationalDayoftheDeployed, we honor the U.S. military personnel deployed around the world. Here's a reminder to help protect yourself against identity theft — whether you’re at home or deployed. Learn about active-duty fraud alerts: militaryconsumer.gov/protect…. #DayOfTheDeployed
The FTC is not calling to deactivate your phone number: bit.ly/47Iz3Jt
Need to pay an E-ZPass toll online? Scroll past the paid search results to help avoid scams. Learn more: bit.ly/4zGbNYw
FTC retweeted
This #CyberMonth, take time to teach your family how to recognize scams and report them. Read more #IRS and Security Summit tips here: ow.ly/kMgP50ZTgpW #TaxSecurity
The FTC's Bureau of Economics will host the Fourth FTC Conference on Marketing and Public Policy on April 29-30, 2027, in Washington, D.C. #EconTwitter /1
This event will bring together scholars and policymakers interested in issues at the intersection of marketing, information economics, and public policy. Learn more: ftc.gov/news-events/events/2… /2
The 19th Annual Microeconomics Conference will take place Nov. 5-6, 2026. The agenda is now available: bit.ly/3UHRUkX #EconTwitter
FTC sues perpetrators of government impersonation scheme over deceptive ads, misleading promises and fake reviews. Agency alleges corporate and individual defendants deceived travelers seeking passport services by impersonating the federal government: bit.ly/4i1oqHQ







