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How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans:
militaryconsumer.gov/blog/ho…
Do you click on the top results when you search online? FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has some advice for you to help you avoid a scam.
FTC Commissioner @MeadorFTC alerts you to family emergency scams and how to avoid them. Watch the video:
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: youtu.be/vOEi9Qe9AZQ.
Hooyah and happy #NavyBirthday to all past, present, and future U.S. Navy Sailors! Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to honor, courage, and commitment. Subscribe to the @MilConsumer blog to learn how to spot and avoid scams: militaryconsumer.gov/blog
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Click to register for the free Oct. 13 webinar on the Blended Retirement System & Survivor Benefit Plan Basics: ow.ly/wGhV50ZU5Wf CE credits available for Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC®) & Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC®/FinCert). #afcpe #BeyondBasicPay
ALT Informational flyer for a military financial readiness webinar with Ronald T. Garner discussing retirement and survivor benefits on October 13, 2026.
ALT Webinar announcement for Blended Retirement System and Survivor Benefit Plan basics on October 13, 2026, with a register button and QR code.
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Did someone claiming to be an FTC agent tell you to move your money to protect it? Don’t. That's a scam. Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters #StopGovImposters
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Hackers can easily steal your personal information from unsecure public Wi-Fi networks. That's why the #IRS and the Security Summit urge you to always use a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi. #StaySafeOnline: ow.ly/kMgP50ZTgpW #CyberMonth
ALT A "monster eye" deviled egg platter. Text: Treat public Wi-Fi as if all eyes are on you. Use a VPN. IRS logo.
Talking with parents and kids about deepfakes, online safety, and the Take It Down Act: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/ta…
What to know ahead of Open Enrollment to avoid health insurance scams: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/wh…
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.
Scammer target people online with investment scams. Learn how to spot those scammers at ftc.gov/investmentscams
If you’re looking for a job, learn how to spot and avoid job training scams. Learn more at: ftc.gov/jobscams
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Scammers commonly set up fake charities to take advantage of your generosity during natural disasters and other tragic events. This #IRS tool shows you how to verify a charity is legit before you give: irs.gov/teos #NationalPreparednessMonth
ALT A woman in a striped shirt holds a box labeled ‘DONATIONS.’ Text: Double-check before you donate. IRS logo.
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The FTC enforces compliance with the #TakeItDownAct to hold platforms accountable. If a platform fails to act within 48 hours of your takedown request, report the platform to the FTC. Watch FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC's message:
Did an online platform fail to quickly take down your intimate images? Report it to the FTC: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/di…
See a QR code parked somewhere? Don’t scan it…yet!
militaryconsumer.gov/blog/se…
Was your intimate image shared online without your consent? Here’s what to do: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/wa…
Scammers are spoofing car dealership websites: What you need to know: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/sc…
How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans: militaryconsumer.gov/blog/ho…