Data / Federal rules / 2026-20143
Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses
The Federal Trade Commission published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on October 1, 2026. Comments are due by November 30, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to prevent certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by search engine, social media, and other digital marketplace platforms that further government and business impersonation scams to defraud consumers. The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such rulemaking.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-20143
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM"); request for public comment
- Agency
- Federal Trade Commission
- Published
- October 1, 2026
- Comments due
- November 30, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received on or before November 30, 2026.
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3084-AB90
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 16 CFR 461
- Pages
- 11
Other documents from the Federal Trade Commission
| Document | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Rulemaking of Jason Plotzker 2026-21510 | Proposed rule | Oct 21 |
| Petition for Rulemaking of Malik Tony Singleton 2026-20078 | Proposed rule | Sep 30 |
| Rules of Practice 2026-19598 | Final rule | Sep 24 |
| Rules of Practice 2026-19597 | Final rule | Sep 24 |
| Petition for Rulemaking of Robert Michael Vanleeuwen 2026-18854 | Proposed rule | Sep 15 |
| Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees 2026-17428 | Final rule | Aug 26 |
| Petition for Rulemaking of Matheus Garcia Pereira 2026-15824 | Proposed rule | Aug 4 |
| Petition for Rulemaking of the National Consumers League, Campaign for Fairer Gambling, the National Council for Problem Gambling, the Public Health Advocacy Institute, and Truth in Advertising, Inc. 2026-15182 | Proposed rule | Jul 28 |
Everything from the Federal Trade Commission · Published in October 2026
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