FTC issues Annual Report on Refunds to Consumers; Agency returned $324M in 2023. Report shows total amount sent to consumers in each state: bit.ly/4eBcjgA

Tell your loved ones: #IRS will NOT call to ask you for credit or debit card numbers over the phone or by e-mail, text and most certainly not on social media. For your #TaxSecurity , learn to identify these scams and report them: ow.ly/WEA850Sh9xV

Carrying credit card debt? How to avoid debt relief scams: bit.ly/3x0tRSk

Sure ways to spot a scammer: bit.ly/3VjbQbI

Looking for a mystery shopping job? Learn to spot the scams: bit.ly/3WcfVza

Is that person you met online really a military servicemember…or a scammer? How to spot a fake: bit.ly/4bf7XsC

If someone you care about paid a scammer, here's how to help: bit.ly/3zfMDG5

New CARS Rule will protect car buyers: Lower monthly payment? Dealers must tell you if it’ll raise the total cost of the car. Learn more: bit.ly/3RJ40pK #CARSrule #TruthInCarBuying

Job scams that start on social media: Appointment Setters: bit.ly/4bd9Upw

Got a text telling you to pay 'overdue toll charges'? It's probably a scam. Learn more: bit.ly/3ycmvvv

The FTC will NEVER say you must transfer your money to “protect it,” or tell you to buy gold and give it to someone. Neither will any other government agency. It's a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Learn more: bit.ly/4aeViWa

2. FTC will continue to use all its tools to enforce the law without fear or favor and protect the American public from corporate lawbreaking.

We look forward to our continued partnership with U.S. Department of Justice as we advance these shared goals.

1. Today FTC referred its case against TikTok to the Civil Division at U.S. Department of Justice.

Our investigation found reason to believe that TikTok is violating or about to violate the FTC Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

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Statement of the Commission regarding TikTok complaint referral to DOJ: bit.ly/4cqe3HJ

Learn how to spot and avoid weather-related scams: bit.ly/4c5eSGg

Can't 'unsubscribe' from unwanted email? Tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov bit.ly/48ziu1r

Interested in student loan forgiveness? If you get an unexpected call or text saying they can do it quickly for an upfront processing fee, it’s a scam.

Get free info on federal student loan forgiveness programs at StudentAid.gov/repay.

5. Firms that trick users into signing up for subscriptions or make it difficult to cancel may be breaking the law.

If you've encountered these practices, you can file a complaint at: reportfraud.ftc.gov