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Ftc.gov Reputation Review

October 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Checked by Website Reputation Checker
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Ftc → Safety Check

First checked April 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Likely Safe Current checks lean positive for this site, supported by no major malware/phishing detections and long visible domain history (29.1 years).
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for ftc.gov Domain Maturity: 10612 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 1 negative tag, 1 warning signal Safety Level Positive Signals: 7 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 1,459 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov Trust Zone Operational Signals: 8 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for ftc.gov. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored ftc.gov

On-page mentions:
COVID-19
Tech signals:
Drupal Platform, Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
  • official government site
Review sentiment:
Unfavorable
2.5 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 12 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked October 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.5.8
This domain was registered October 2, 1997 at 1:29 AM through the company get.gov (Personal information withheld). Complaint contact not found.

About ftc.gov

We reviewed ftc.gov and found mostly positive signals. Current checks lean toward a legitimate, lower-risk profile, although a few caution points still keep it short of a fully verified standing. The current trust score is 95/100. Key signals include no major malware/phishing detections, strong independent trust, and a long-term SSL certificate (12 months). Public feedback is mixed, so service quality, refunds, and order handling should still be checked. Verify key details before sharing personal information or relying on the site for important actions.

FAQ

Is ftc.gov safe?

Based on current analysis, ftc.gov appears to be generally safe. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and strong independent trust and a long-term SSL certificate (12 months) support this assessment. Basic verification is still reasonable before relying on the site.

Why does ftc.gov look trustworthy?

Key factors include registrar information (get.gov), hosting in US, a domain age of 29.1 years, and presence in public traffic rankings. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a mostly positive trust assessment.

Ftc Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Registration Form

Automated page analysis detected form or data-entry functionality on ftc.gov. Forms can involve user-submitted information, so verify ownership and privacy terms before entering data.

COVID-19
Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Drupal Platform

Our analyzer determines that website ftc.gov is using Drupal CMS. This highly customizable platform powers approximately 1.2% of websites.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

jQuery Library
Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Long Term SSL Certificate

The SSL certificate for ftc.gov is valid for more than 6 months, indicating a long-term commitment to security and trust.

Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @ftc (130,200 followers, 196 following, 34,900 posts, listed 0 times, since 2010, no account badge, location: Washington, D.C.).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that ftc.gov controls the YouTube channel FTCvideos (@ftcvideos) (38,500 subscribers, 525 videos, 36,712,009 total views, since 2008, country: US).

Established Domain

This site has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Verified Business Services

This domain publishes TXT verification records for multiple third-party business platforms. This indicates that the domain has been connected to those services at the DNS level.

Business Infrastructure

The domain ftc.gov is configured for several service layers, such as email delivery, platform verification, or security tooling. This reflects a broader operational setup than a minimal single-purpose deployment.

Strong Community Presence

This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created October 2, 1997 at 1:29 AM Updated: August 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM · Expires: July 7, 2027 at 6:15 PM
Domain Age 29.1 years
Registrant Personal information withheld Protected by Gridinsoft
Registration country United States
Registrar get.gov IANA ID: 8888888
Domain Status Server Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .gov Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 69.192.25.103
Hostname a69-192-25-103.deploy.static.akamaitechnologies.com
Hosting Provider Akamai Technologies, Inc. Piscataway, New Jersey, US
Network AS16625 - Akamai Technologies, Inc. Hosting
SSL Certificate GeoTrust TLS RSA CA G1 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 12 months · from February 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM · to February 8, 2027 at 11:59 PM
Name Servers a1-252.akam.net
a24-67.akam.net
a26-64.akam.net
a3-65.akam.net

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title Federal Trade Commission | Protecting America's Consumers
Original description The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.
Primary Language
Profile
@ftc · 130,200 followers · 16.2 years
FTCvideos · 38,500 subscribers · 18.8 years
Mentioned hosts (30)
oig.ftc.gov fonts.googleapis.com public.govdelivery.com www.facebook.com extend.vimeocdn.com consumer.ftc.gov militaryconsumer.gov use.fontawesome.com www.instagram.com takeitdown.ftc.gov www.bulkorder.ftc.gov www.donotcall.gov twitter.com www.ftc.gov www.usa.gov and 15 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration Form COVID-19 Drupal Platform jQuery Library
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
Adobe Creative software company (Photoshop, PDF). Adobe IDP Adobe Identity Management. Apple Apple Inc. services verification. Cisco CI Cisco Cloud infrastructure and identity verification. Facebook Social media platform by Meta. Google Verification Domain ownership verified by Google. Hpe GREENLAKE Microsoft 365 Microsoft cloud productivity suite (Office, email, etc.).
Security Fingerprint Unique identifier based on site analysis

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