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CP OR CSAM: What You Should Know

Child pornography (CP), also known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is illegal under federal law and in United States and is punishable by up to life imprisonment and fines of up to $250,000.

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What is An Identity Theft

Identity theft, identity piracy occurs when someone uses another person's personal identifying information, such as their name, Social Security Number, or credit card number, Hack their Phone or Computer without their permission to commit fraud or other crimes like Drug Tarfficking and Money Laundering.

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FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Arrangement in Beretta, Ruger Deal

September 16, 2026

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Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Scammers are impersonating farm equipment businesses

BCP Staff | September 15, 2026

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Announcing the Bureau of Consumer Protection's New Guidance Program

Christopher Mufarrige, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection | September 10, 2026

Consumer Alert

Was your intimate image shared online without your consent? Here's what to do

BCP Staff | September 10, 2026

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