FTC takes down 19 fake government websites, cracks down on impersonation scams
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it has helped take down 19 websites impersonating the agency itself, as fraudsters exploit the names of government institutions and legitimate businesses to deceive consumers.
In an announcement published Oct. 29, the regulator outlined its latest efforts to combat impersonation scams, including legal action against fraudulent businesses, the removal of fake websites and social media accounts, and potential new rules targeting online advertising platfo
