Agency stopped 19 FTC-impersonation websites and secured more than $80 million in consumer redress
The Federal Trade Commission released the following highlights from the agency’s ongoing efforts to combat impersonation scams and protect consumers, including removal of 19 FTC-imposter websites and enforcement actions resulting in more than $80 million in consumer redress since the FTC’s Impersonation Rule went into effect in 2024.View Press Release
FTC reports removal of 19 impersonation sites and $80M consumer redress since the Impersonation Rule took effect in 2024.
Positive, success‑oriented framing highlighting FTC’s effectiveness in protecting consumers.
To showcase the agency’s success, reassure the public, and support the legitimacy of the Impersonation Rule.
- Specific enforcement actions and timelines
- Names or details of the 19 websites
- Information on costs or resources used
- Future enforcement plans or policy updates
- Any criticisms or challenges faced