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24 de Sep de 2003

23 de Sep de 2003

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AOL and Compuserve Settle FTC Charges of Unfair Practices

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America Online, Inc. (AOL) and its subsidiary, CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc. (CompuServe), today settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they engaged in two separate unfair practices...
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Announced Action for September 23, 2003

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Issuance of staff advisory opinion: The staff of the FTC's Bureau of Competition has advised counsel for Bay Area Preferred Physicians (BAPP) that it does not presently intend to recommend law...

22 de Sep de 2003

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FTC Warns of Post-Disaster Potential for Home Repair Rip-Offs

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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consumer Alert, “After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home,” that warns consumers of potential “home repair rip-off artists” who may overcharge, perform shoddy...

20 de Sep de 2003

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The Effect of Consumer Testimonials and Disclosures of Ad Communication for a Dietary Supplement (The Endorsement Booklet Study)

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A consumer survey was conducted to examine the communication effects of a promotional booklet for a dietary supplement. The booklet consisted entirely of three pages of consumer testimonials...

19 de Sep de 2003

18 de Sep de 2003

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Risks of Credit Report Scams Topic of FTC Consumer Alert

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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a Consumer Alert, “Fake Credit Report Sites: Cashing in on Your Personal Information,” that warns consumers about the dangers of a high-tech scam known as...

17 de Sep de 2003

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Do Not Call Registrations Exceed 50 Million

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Consumers have registered more than 50 million phone numbers with the National Do Not Call registry, and in anticipation of the October 1 compliance requirements, nearly 5,000 telemarketers have...
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FTC Settles with Cross Border Con Artists

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In an ongoing crackdown on cross-border con artists, the Federal Trade Commission and Canadian law enforcers have settled two separate cases with operators who targeted senior citizens in cross-border...