We all want to stay safe and be free of identity theft and fraud. The FTC.gov website is there to help you with exactly that. The abbreviation stands for The Federal Trade Commission. This site protects American consumers and takes complaints. It champions the rights of American Consumers by promoting and protecting competition. You can do a search on this site and there is a lot of information condensed into one small area. Read the privacy policy or even get the site in Spanish. It looks like an all American site in white and blue and contains many insightful links at the top like news, consumer protection, actions, policies, jobs budget and performance and more.

The FTC shares with governments and researches through hearings, workshops, conferences and programs for consumers and businesses. There are actually seven divisions with their own expertise in the Bureau. They offer training for lawyers and economists and training on investigative skills and techniques. You can find out all about the enforcement of federal laws information about your rights and how to avoid fraud and deceptions. There are also other sites featured on FTC.com. You will find special highlights and news and a’s new section. There are also some small boxes scattered around the site containing some useful tips.