The Role of the Federal Government and Industry Self Regulation
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Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
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Transair, Inc. et al.
Federal Trade Commission Decisions, Volume 60, Page 694
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Administrative
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8409
The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
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By
Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
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The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
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Jan27
Help your patrons protect themselves and recover from identity theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone and every year it’s one of the top problems reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This Identity Theft Awareness Week, join the Association of Bookmobile...
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How To Avoid Government Imposter Scams
In 2024, Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud, according to reports to the FTC. Imposter scams are constantly the top reported fraud, and complex schemes involving government and business...
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Rental scams hit home with $65 million in reported losses
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Accepts pets? Affordable rent? Close to work? Whatever the must-haves are for your next rental home, you can bet there’s a fake listing that checks all the boxes. Since 2020, people have reported...
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A warning letter (or ten) for businesses: comply with the FTC’s Consumer Review Rule
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Consumers often rely on reviews to help them choose between everything from home repair companies to apartments to lawyers. When those reviews reflect honest feedback from real people who have...
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Are you managing a rental property? Lessons from the FTC’s lawsuit against Greystar
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Price can be one of the most important factors people consider when looking for housing. But what happens when the rental price advertised doesn’t represent the price your tenants end up paying...
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Are you in the telemarketing business? Here’s what to know about Citizens Disability
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The FTC is committed to fighting illegal telemarketing. For proof, look no further than the recently announced settlement with Citizens Disability, LLC and its subsidiary, CD Media, LLC (collectively...
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Help your employees avoid scams during Medicare open enrollment
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If you run a business, you might have employees on Medicare. Or maybe you know family or friends on Medicare or employees with family or friends on Medicare. Here’s how to help everyone avoid scams...
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Consumer Protection and Older Adults Roundtable
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Scammers often work overtime during Medicare and Marketplace Open Enrollment to try to steal money, personal information, or charge for so-called “health plans” that cover few — if any — medical...
Oct07
How To Avoid Government Imposter Scams
In 2024, Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud, according to reports to the FTC. Imposter scams are constantly the top reported fraud, and complex schemes involving government and business...
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Professional fundraisers: Don’t skimp on your due diligence — or the truth
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Is your business in the fundraising business? Want a refresher on the rules of the road? Check out the FTC’s recent settlement with Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (“Kars”), a company that collected donations on...
Jan28
Age Verification Workshop
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The Age Verification Workshop will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and government regulators, to discuss...
Business Blog
Does your business offer subscription services? Learn about the FTC’s settlement with Chegg
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Nowadays people can use subscription services for almost all areas of life: entertainment, food, gifts, fitness, education. These (often monthly) charges can add up, so if someone decides they want to...
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Is that really the United States Patent and Trademark Office?
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