Displaying 4921 - 4940 of 5652
Commission Enforcement Policy Statement in Regard to Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure in Television Advertising
Date
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...
The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
Date
By
Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
File
The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
(359.96 KB)
Jan26
Protecting Your Veterans Benefits and Avoiding Identity Theft
Identity thieves target military servicemembers, veterans, and their families in specific ways — often going after your hard-earned benefits. Join representatives from the FTC and the U.S. Department...
Jan28
Help protect yourself and the older adults in your life from identity theft
-
Identity theft can happen anytime and at any age. Whether you’re working or retired, building your credit or have a lifetime of experience, identity thieves will target anyone. But taking steps to...
Feb03
How To Bring National Consumer Protection Week to Your Library
-
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...
Business Blog
A reminder from the FTC: If you represent student athletes, comply with SPARTA
Date
If you represent, coach, recruit, or otherwise work with student athletes, you probably know about the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA). Since 2004, SPARTA has protected student...
Feb26
Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy
-
The Workshop on Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy will bring together economists, academics, and other experts to examine how the agency can better understand and measure...
Jan27
Help your patrons protect themselves and recover from identity theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone and every year it’s one of the top problems reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This Identity Theft Awareness Week, join the Association of Bookmobile...
Jan21
How To Avoid Government Imposter Scams
In 2024, Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud, according to reports to the FTC. Imposter scams are constantly the top reported fraud, and complex schemes involving government and business...
Data Spotlight
Rental scams hit home with $65 million in reported losses
Date
Accepts pets? Affordable rent? Close to work? Whatever the must-haves are for your next rental home, you can bet there’s a fake listing that checks all the boxes. Since 2020, people have reported...
File
Business Blog
A warning letter (or ten) for businesses: comply with the FTC’s Consumer Review Rule
Date
Consumers often rely on reviews to help them choose between everything from home repair companies to apartments to lawyers. When those reviews reflect honest feedback from real people who have...
Business Blog
Are you managing a rental property? Lessons from the FTC’s lawsuit against Greystar
Date
Price can be one of the most important factors people consider when looking for housing. But what happens when the rental price advertised doesn’t represent the price your tenants end up paying...
Business Blog
Are you in the telemarketing business? Here’s what to know about Citizens Disability
Date
The FTC is committed to fighting illegal telemarketing. For proof, look no further than the recently announced settlement with Citizens Disability, LLC and its subsidiary, CD Media, LLC (collectively...
Business Blog
Help your employees avoid scams during Medicare open enrollment
Date
If you run a business, you might have employees on Medicare. Or maybe you know family or friends on Medicare or employees with family or friends on Medicare. Here’s how to help everyone avoid scams...
Oct07
How To Avoid Government Imposter Scams
In 2024, Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud, according to reports to the FTC. Imposter scams are constantly the top reported fraud, and complex schemes involving government and business...
Business Blog
Professional fundraisers: Don’t skimp on your due diligence — or the truth
Date
Is your business in the fundraising business? Want a refresher on the rules of the road? Check out the FTC’s recent settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (“Kars”), a company that collected donations on...
Displaying 4921 - 4940 of 5652