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New details emerge in Amazon ads auction-rigging case. Newly unredacted material sheds light on Amazon’s alleged scheme to manipulate auction results to meet corporate financial targets: bit.ly/3WeSyHh
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Social Security Administration (@SocialSecurity) impersonators will call and say you'll lose benefits if you don't pay right away. But don't pay. That's not SSA. It’s a scammer trying to get your money or personal info to steal your identity. Learn more: bit.ly/3WEunBW
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Scammers are extra busy during #MedicareOE. They may pretend to be with Medicare to try to steal your personal info — don’t fall for it. If you get an unsolicited call, email, or text, ignore it! Visit Medicare.gov/fraud if you suspect fraud.
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The FTC's Office of Public Affairs is hiring a Public Affairs Specialist to cover competition (antitrust) and consumer protection issues. Apply by 11/17/26: bit.ly/4yW9LCI
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Scammers pretend to be with the VA but charge upfront fees to “help” you. FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC has a reminder to help veterans avoid this scam:
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The FTC is hiring a Disability Employment Program Manager (GS-13) to work in FTC's Human Capital Management Office (HCMO) in Washington, D.C. Apply by 11/12/26: bit.ly/4kzFcPE
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Did your doctor's office say you never paid your bill, but you're sure you did? You might have paid an impersonator. Learn more: bit.ly/4yC7pJ3
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Owe money to the @IRSnews? Pay directly at irs.gov/payments. If you search online, you may find lookalike scammer sites that will take your money but might not pay your debt. Learn more: bit.ly/4zbJmlp.
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Did you get a text that looks like it’s from USPS or another delivery service about a problem with a package delivery? Don’t click the link. It could be from a scammer. If you think the text is real, check directly at the company's website. Learn more: bit.ly/3VNJcC7.
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