Prepared Statement by the Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Protection Issues Arising from the Coronavirus Pandemic
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By
Andrew Smith, Former Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Matter Number
P180101
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July 21, 2020
FTC Testifies Before Congress on Efforts to Combat COVID-19-related Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today before the Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection on its efforts to combat scams and other consumer...
FTC and Missouri Attorney General Warn Hearing Aid Sellers About Deceptive Stimulus Payment Claims
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The Federal Trade Commission and Missouri Attorney General have sent warning letters to two companies that sent mailers to consumers that suggested that they could provide government stimulus money to...
Federal Register Notice
Elanco Animal Health and Bayer Animal Health; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
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Axon Enterprise and Safariland, In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 21, 2020
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July 20, 2020
Report
Buckle Up: Navigating Auto Sales and Financing
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Buckle Up, Navigating Auto Sales and Financing
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Court Rules in FTC’s Favor Against Student Debt Relief Scammers
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The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in a case against the operators of a student loan debt relief scheme. The defendants...
FTC to Host Virtual PrivacyCon 2020 on July 21
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2020 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET...
Jul21
BCP Director Andrew Smith testimony before Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith will deliver Commission testimony before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection on the FTC’s efforts...
Case Timeline Item
Axon Enterprise and Safariland, In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 20, 2020
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Case Timeline Item
Elegant Solutions, Inc. (Mission Hills Federal) (timeline item) - July 20, 2020
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File
Final Judgment
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July 17, 2020
Case Timeline Item
Axon Enterprise and Safariland, In the Matter of (timeline item) - July 17, 2020
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File
July 16, 2020
FTC Sends Report to Congress on Social Media Bots and Deceptive Advertising
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The Federal Trade Commission has sent a report to Congress on the use of social media bots in online advertising. The report summarizes the market for these bots and outlines the Commission’s past...
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Made Overly Broad and Misleading ‘Made in USA’ Claims about Houseware and Furniture Products
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that home products and kitchen wares company Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (“Williams-Sonoma...
FTC Sends More Than $1 Million in Refunds to Victims of Labor Law Poster Scam
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Through the joint efforts of the Federal Trade Commission, the Florida Office of the Attorney General, and the Texas Office of the Attorney General, the FTC is sending refunds totaling more than $1...
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