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New FTC Resources Warn Consumers About Imposter Scams
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If you have a computer or a phone, you’ve probably been targeted by a scammer pretending to be someone they’re not: maybe the IRS, another government official, a family member or friend, or a tech...
Ruling in Favor of Federal Trade Commission, Jury Finds Utah Operation Responsible for Making More Than 117 Million Illegal Telemarketing Calls to Consumers
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A federal court jury in Utah delivered a verdict in favor of the Federal Trade Commission against three Utah-based firms and their owner, finding that they engaged in deceptive and unlawful...
FTC Extends Comment Period for Public Input in Review of R-Value Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline for submitting public comments on the R-value Rule. The FTC is seeking input on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Rule as part...
Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for June 15 Start With Security Event in Chicago
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Industry experts will share their tips and insights on how companies can make security a central part of their business at the Federal Trade Commission’s Start with Security event taking place on June...
FTC Staff Provides Comment on FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rulemaking
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection filed a comment today with the Federal Communications Commission regarding the FCC’s proposed privacy rulemaking for broadband...
FTC Staff Comment to the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services
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Matter Number
P165405
Docket Number
16-106
FTC staff submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its proposed privacy rulemaking for broadband internet access service providers. The comment responds to questions from the FCC and offers suggested...
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Statement of FTC Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen regarding Comment of the Staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission
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Docket Number
16-106
Matter Number
P165405
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FTC Seeks Public Input On Proposed Changes to the Fuel Economy Guide
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Fuel Economy Guide. Adopted in 1975, the Guide (formally, the “Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New...
FTC Announces Agenda for June 9 FinTech Forum On Marketplace Lending
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Technology experts, consumer advocates, and industry and government representatives will be part of the Federal Trade Commission’s first FinTech Forum event examining marketplace lending and its...
FTC Cracks Down on Debt Relief Schemes Targeting Student Loan and Mortgage Borrowers
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The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida have taken action against two operations charged with running phony student loan debt relief schemes, and defendants in a similar FTC action...
Marketers of “Mosquito Shield Bands” to Pay $300,000, Barred from Making Misleading Pest-Control Claims under Settlement with FTC
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CORRECTED The quote in this release has been updated for clarification. Viatek Consumer Products Group, Inc. and company owner and President Lou Lentine have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission...
FTC Testifies Before Congress about Proposed Bills That Address the Agency’s Ability to Protect Consumers and Competition
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission presented its views on 17 bills Congress is currently considering with respect to the agency’s jurisdiction and operations. Chairwoman...
FTC To Host September Workshop On Testing Effectiveness of Consumer Disclosures
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The Federal Trade Commission will host a public workshop on Sept. 15, 2016, to examine the testing and evaluation of disclosures that companies make to consumers about advertising claims, privacy...
Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission At A Legislative Hearing on Seventeen FTC Bills
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Edith Ramirez, Former Chairwoman
Matter Number
P859900
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