Explore Data with the FTC

Learn how to find out what scams, identity theft, and other consumer issues look like in your area by exploring FTC data at http://www.ftc.gov/exploredata. In this video, Paul Witt, BCP’s lead data analyst, gives us a quick overview on how to explore FTC data using an online tool called Tableau.

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