The FTC is hiring a Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Associate General Counsel for External and Legislative Affairs) to work in the Office of General Counsel. Apply by 12/3/26: bit.ly/4sXWoAK
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Scammers target military consumers in specific ways. This #VeteransDay, FTC Commissioner @MeadorFTC encourages you to subscribe to the Military Consumer blog and share what you learn to help military communities spot and report scams:
Five states join FTC lawsuit alleging Hims and Hers engaged in deceptive and unlawful privacy practices: ftc.gov/news-events/news/pre…
Did someone say they're with @MedicareGov and tell you to share your bank account number or pay for a new card? That's a scam. Medicare won't do that. Learn more: bit.ly/4zt0DpO.

ALT On the left, a smartphone screen displays an incoming call from "Medicare," showing call controls. On the right, text reads: "Did someone say they're with Medicare and tell you to share your bank account number or pay for a new card? That’s a scam. Medicare won’t do that." A blue button below says "ftc.gov/imposters." The top features logos of "Medicare Health Insurance" and the "Federal Trade Commission."
A #VeteransDay reminder on how to spot scams on social media: bit.ly/3VfiimA
Transactions granted early termination of the HSR waiting period by the FTC and DOJ on Nov. 9 are now posted: ftc.gov/legal-library/browse…
FTC secures settlement with Stream Auto Outlet, advancing price transparency for auto-buying consumers: bit.ly/4kIimFC
FTC action results in court issuing temporary restraining order halting phantom debt collection operation. Complaint alleges scheme operators used false threats to collect over $20 million in often-fictitious debts from consumers: bit.ly/4BR60RN
Help veteran-owned small businesses avoid scams during National Veterans Small Business Week: bit.ly/3WQVqdv #NVSBW26 #VetBiz
Progress Residential and owner Pretium Partners to pay $49.75 million to settle FTC and states’ charges over deceptive rental pricing practices and other unlawful conduct: bit.ly/4z9bIfg /1
Need to pay an E-ZPass toll online? Scroll past the paid search results to help avoid scams. Learn more: bit.ly/4zGbNYw
The 19th Annual Microeconomics Conference Day 2 starts today at 9am ET. Watch live: bit.ly/4A6qmVs
Agenda: bit.ly/3UHRUkX #EconTwitter
Help veteran-owned small businesses avoid scams during National Veterans Small Business Week: bit.ly/3WQVqdv #NVSBW26 #VetBiz
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
The 19th Annual Microeconomics Conference starts today! Watch Day 1 live at 9am ET: bit.ly/4iW6T46
Agenda: bit.ly/3UHRUkX #EconTwitter
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

ALT Image displaying a smartphone screen with an incoming call from "Social Security Administration." The text on the right warns about scammers impersonating the Social Security Administration, urging not to pay them. The Federal Trade Commission logo is visible at the top, with a link to "ftc.gov/imposters" provided.
New report on the FTC’s work to protect older adults: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-al…
The 19th Annual Microeconomics Conference will take place Nov. 5-6, 2026. Watch Day 1 at 9am ET tomorrow, Nov. 5: bit.ly/4iW6T46 #EconTwitter


