Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On Protecting the Privacy of the Social Security Number From Identity Theft
Date
By
Joel Winston, Former Associate Director
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Testimony
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FTC Asks Court to Shut Down Illegal Pyramid Operation
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On June 6, 2007, the FTC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against BurnLounge, Inc. The complaint charges that BurnLounge sold opportunities to...
FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China's Consumer Protection Agency
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The Federal Trade Commission and China’s consumer protection agency, the State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote consumer...
Report
Improving Consumer Mortgage Disclosures: An Empirical Assessment of Current and Prototype Disclosure Forms: A Bureau of Economics Staff Report
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This study presents the results of 36 in-depth interviews with recent mortgage customers, and quantitative consumer testing with over 800 mortgage customers, that examined how consumers search for...
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Executive Summary of the Report
(116.74 KB)
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Text of the Report
(3.09 MB)
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Sample Prototype Disclosure Form
(259.39 KB)
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Sample Current Disclosure Forms
(1.31 MB)
Franchise Rule
Rule Updated Date
The Franchise Rule gives prospective purchasers of franchises the material information they need in order to weigh the risks and benefits of such an investment. The Rule requires franchisors to...
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Franchise Rule: 16 CFR Parts 436 and 437
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Debt Solutions, Inc., also d/b/a DSI Financial, Inc.; et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
052 3002
FMFG, Inc. also d/b/a American Adjustable Beds, Tranquility Adjustable Beds, and California Sleep Research., U.S.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0423155
Apr27
The Rebate Debate
The FTC hosted a public workshop that gathered consumer advocates, government officials, business people, and other parties involved in the rebate process. The workshop provided an opportunity to...
FTC Identifies Additional Group of Choice Point Identity Theft Victims Who May Qualify for Redress
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The Federal Trade Commission has mailed claim forms for reimbursement to an additional 1,500 consumers who may have been victims of identity theft due to alleged security lapses at data broker...
Report
Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan
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File
Strategic Plan
(3.21 MB)
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Volume II: Supplemental Information
(999.66 KB)
Apr23
Proof Positive: New Directions for ID Authentication
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The FTC hosted a public workshop to explore the role of authentication processes in preventing identity theft. The workshop provided a forum for discussion among public sector, private sector, and...
The President's Identity Theft Task Force Releases Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Combat Identity Theft
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(202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WWW.USDOJ.GOV WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today announced the completion of the...
Sweepstakes Promoters Will Pay $1.4 Million To Settle FTC Charges
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A sweepstakes operation that enticed consumers to send money in order to win cash prizes has agreed to pay almost $1.4 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated federal laws...
Apr20
Conference on Behavioral Economics and Consumer Policy
The FTC's Bureau of Economics sponsored a conference to explore research into how consumer behavior should influence consumer protection policy. The event brought together economists and other...
Opinion 07-1
Date
Discusses the application of the Telemarketing Sales Rule to a proposed business plan involving the sale of automobile service contracts.
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Opinion 07-1
(145.35 KB)
Commission Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Guidance Software
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Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of a final consent order and letter to the one commenter of record in the matter...
National Restaurant Company Settles FTC Charges for Deceptive Gift Card Sales
Date
Darden Restaurants Inc., which owns restaurant chains Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Smokey Bones, and Bahama Breeze, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it engaged in deceptive...
Guidance Software, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
062 3057
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