Andrew Ferguson, who serves as chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), attended the inaugural session of the Task Force To Eliminate Fraud. This meeting took place at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building within the White House complex in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 27, 2026. The task force, spearheaded by Vice President JD Vance, is focused on combating federal benefits fraud and aims to strengthen the administration’s scrutiny of federal funds, particularly in states led by Democrats.
FTC Chair Joins Fraud Task Force Targeting Federal Benefits Abuse
By Artemius Grimthorne
Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.