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New FTC Data Reveals Top Lies Told by Romance Scammers
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New data released today by the Federal Trade Commission sheds new light on the lies that romance scammers use to take advantage of people—lies that reports to the FTC show cost nearly 70,000 consumers...
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson regarding Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress on COPPA Staffing, Enforcement and Remedies
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Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
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P155401
Related Report: Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress on COPPA Staffing, Enforcement and Remedies
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New Analysis Finds Consumers Reported Losing More than $1 Billion in Cryptocurrency to Scams since 2021
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Consumers reported losing over $1 billion to fraud involving cryptocurrencies from January 2021 through March 2022, according to a new analysis from the Federal Trade Commission. Fraud reports suggest...
FTC Data Show Romance Scams Hit Record High; $547 Million Reported Lost in 2021
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New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that more consumers than ever report falling prey to romance scammers. Consumers reported losing $547 million in 2021 alone. A newly released data...
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Kushly Industries LLC; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
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Prepared Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson: Strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's Authority to Protect Consumers
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Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
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P180500
New FTC Data Show Massive Increase in Romance Scams, $304M in Losses
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More consumers than ever report falling prey to romance scammers, according to new Federal Trade Commission data that show consumers reported losing a record $304 million to the scams last year. A...
FTC Data Shows Big Jump in Consumer Reports about Scams Originating on Social Media
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Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that there has been a surge in reports from people who say they lost money to a scam that started on social media, including a spike of...
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Sound Policy on Consumer Protection Fundamentals
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Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
Remarks at NAD 2020
New FTC Data Show Consumers Reported Losing More Than $200 Million to Romance Scams in 2019
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New Federal Trade Commission data from the agency’s Consumer Sentinel Network show that consumers reported losing $201 million to romance scams in 2019—up nearly 40% since 2018. Romance Scams...
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Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019: A Report of the Federal Trade Commission
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FTC Report to Congress Details Fraud Reports from Older Consumers
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A new report from the Federal Trade Commission shows that adults aged 60 and older are less likely to report losing money to fraud than younger adults, but the amount of money they report losing is on...
FTC Sues Owner of Online Dating Service Match.com for Using Fake Love Interest Ads To Trick Consumers into Paying for a Match.com Subscription
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The Federal Trade Commission sued online dating service Match Group, Inc. (Match), the owner of Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid, PlentyOfFish, and other dating sites, alleging that the company used fake...
Match Group, Inc.
The Federal Trade Commission has sued online dating service Match Group, Inc. (Match), the owner of Match.com, Tinder, OKCupid, PlentyOfFish, and other dating sites, alleging that the company used fake love interest advertisements to trick hundreds of thousands of consumers into purchasing paid subscriptions on Match.com. The agency also alleges that Match has unfairly exposed consumers to the risk of fraud and engaged in other allegedly deceptive and unfair practices. For instance, the FTC alleges Match offered false promises of “guarantees,” failed to provide services to consumers who unsuccessfully disputed charges, and made it difficult for users to cancel their subscriptions.
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Federal
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FTC Matter/File Number
172 3013
Case Status
Pending
New FTC Data Spotlight Details Big Jump in Losses, Complaints about Romance Scams
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Scammers who use love to target consumers not only take an emotional toll on their victims, but can also take a financial one as well. New complaint data released today by the Federal Trade Commission...
FTC Warns Consumers About Online Dating Scams
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Download entire graphic at high resolution If an online love interest asks you for money, it’s probably a scam. The Federal Trade Commission receives thousands of reports each year about romance...
Steuart Laboratories (Steuart’s Pain Formula)
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Mary K. Engle, Associate Director
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Plymouth Direct, Inc. (BeActive Brace)
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Mary K. Engle, Associate Director
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Online Dating Service Agrees to Stop Deceptive Use of Fake Profiles
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Note: Steve Baker, Director of the FTC’s Midwest Region Office, will take reporters’ questions by phone : Date: October 29, 2014 Time: 2 p.m. ET Call-in: (800) 230-1951 , confirmation number 341247...
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