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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.
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