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Commission Enforcement Policy Statement in Regard to Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure in Television Advertising

Date

October 21, 1970

The Commission in recent years has issued various opinions, orders and trade regulation rules that are concerned with the need for affirmative disclosures in connection with certain kinds of...

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The Sources of Neccessary Restraints

Date

February 8, 1961

Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner

The Sources of Neccessary Restraints (359.96 KB)

Jul23

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FTC, VA, and AARP Talk: Scam Basics for Military Servicemembers, Veterans, and Families

July 23, 2025 | 3:00PM

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and AARP in a panel discussion about scams that target military consumers. Hosted by the AARP Fraud Watch, this...

Business Blog

Bringing new employees onboard? Help them avoid impersonator scams

Date

July 2, 2025

After a careful search, you hired the perfect employee. You can’t wait to share the good news on your business’s website and social media. Go ahead and shout it from the virtual rooftop, but know that...

Jul17

Event

Military Consumer Month: Helping Military Families Protect Against Scams

July 17, 2025 | 2:00PM

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and GoVA Foundation for a webinar to discuss how military families can protect themselves from scams and get practical advice on what to do to recover from one...

Jul16

Event

Military Consumer Month: Spotting and Avoiding Job Scams

July 16, 2025 | 1:00PM

Join the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Warriors to Work program for a webinar to discuss ways to spot scams during the job search. Whether you’re an active duty...

Jul09

Event

The Dangers of “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors

July 9, 2025 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM

This workshop will focus on unfair or deceptive trade practices in “gender-affirming care” for minors. Doctors, medical ethicists, whistleblowers, detransitioners, and parents of detransitioners will...

Business Blog

Enforcing the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act: The FTC’s settlement with Evoke Wellness and what it means for businesses

Date

June 11, 2025

The FTC is cracking down on companies attempting to deceive people seeking treatment for addiction. An example of this effort is the FTC’s recently filed settlement to resolve allegations that Evoke...

Jan14

Event

How To Bring National Consumer Protection Week to Your Library

January 14, 2026 | 2:00PM

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 is March 1-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) invites you to celebrate NCPW at your library. NCPW is a great time to share information with your...

Oct21

Event

Understanding Your Consumer Rights

October 21, 2025 | 2:00PM

Your patrons have rights in the marketplace. Learn the basics on consumer protection topics including: debt collection, planning a funeral, online shopping, and more. Join the Federal Trade Commission...

Jul15

Event

Help Your Military Patrons Avoid Scams

July 15, 2025 | 2:00PM

Every year, servicemembers, veterans, and their families report losing millions of dollars to fraud and scams – there were 99,000 fraud reports that accounted for $584 million in losses in 2024. Join...

Dec09

Event

Office Hours for Librarians – December 9, 2025

December 9, 2025 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...

Sep18

Event

Office Hours for Librarians – September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...

Aug12

Event

Office Hours for Librarians – August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...

Jun10

Event

Office Hours for Librarians – June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

The FTC partners with libraries across the country to share free resources on how to spot, avoid, and report scams. Got questions about a consumer protection topic? Want to brainstorm about...

Business Blog

Focus on the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rules: The FTC’s message to prescribers

Date

June 3, 2025

If you prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses, you must give patients copies of their prescriptions any time you perform a refraction exam. Even if the patient doesn’t ask for it. At no extra charge.

Business Blog

Don’t fumble in the red zone: FTC staff’s warning about the new Fees Rule

Date

May 16, 2025

This week, just in time for the start of football ticket sales season, the FTC announced Bureau of Consumer Protection staff sent a warning letter to a company in the business. The issue? According to...

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Top text scams of 2024

Date

April 14, 2025

It’s hard not to glance at your phone when you hear the ding of an incoming text. Scammers bet on it. And reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network suggest their odds of a big payout have...

Top text scams of 2024 (333.6 KB)

Business Blog

BOTS Act compliance: Time for a refresher?

Date

April 11, 2025

Fans want to know that when tickets to their favorite artist’s summer tour drop, they have a chance of getting good seats at face value. They don’t want to have to compete with people cheating the...

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