Consumers are facing many hidden consequences due to the government shutdown. At midnight on October 1, 2025, the U. S.

The FTC's fraud reporting website and registry that lets you opt out of telemarketing won't be available during the shutdown, ...

The FTC announced a settlement with Citizens Disability, a company that sold Social Security disability advocacy services primarily through telemarketing ...

The FTC, a federal agency tasked with protecting consumers against fraud, deception and unfair business practices, has stopped a majority of its services amid a government shut down. As of midnight, ...

Amazon agreed last week to pay $2.5 billion to settle charges brought by the FTC that the company enrolled millions of people in Prime.

Fall behind on a debt payment and your phone will start ringing off the hook. The Federal Trade Commission says that Florida is one of the highest-ranking states for debt collection calls. At least 31 ...

The Federal Trade Commission says criminals are posing as IRS agents, law enforcement officers or other officials, often over ...