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released a new interactive infographic that al- The Federal Trade Commission works to
lows the public to look at the FTC’s data about promote competition, and protect and
how fraud affects consumers of various age educate consumers. You can learn more
groups. This –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– about consumer
new graphic Consumers 60 and older report losing topics and file a
shows differ- consumer com-
ences in reports money to scams less often than younger plaint online or by
and losses, as adults, but when they do lose money, calling 1-877-FTC-
well as the top HELP (382-4357).
categories of they report higher individual losses Like the FTC on
frauds reported –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Facebook, follow
by various age us on Twitter,
groups. read our blogs, and subscribe
In addition to the analysis of complaints, to press releases for the latest FTC news
the report also focuses on key enforcement and resources.
actions the FTC has taken to protect older Jay Mayfield
consumers, including acting against the op- Office of Public Affairs
erators of fake medical insurance plans, tech 202-326-2656
support scams, bogus business opportunity Patricia Poss
schemes, real estate scams, and others. The Bureau of Consumer Protection
report highlights a number of ongoing law 202-326-2413
enforcement partnerships
in which the FTC works with
other federal agencies, along
with state and local authori-
ties, to take actions to protect
older consumers.
Finally, the report details the
FTC’s outreach and education
efforts through such programs
as the Pass it On campaign,
which focuses on providing
fraud prevention resources
to older adults so they can
help protect their communi-
ties by sharing the informa-
tion and materials with
family and friends. The FTC
recently added new Pass It On
materials, including articles
about home repair scams and
unwanted calls.
The Commission voted
5-0 to approve the report
to Congress.