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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8409
The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
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Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
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The Sources of Neccessary Restraints
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Feb03
How To Bring National Consumer Protection Week to Your Library
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National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 is March 1-7. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) invites you to celebrate NCPW at your library. NCPW is a great time to share information with your...
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A reminder from the FTC: If you represent student athletes, comply with SPARTA
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If you represent, coach, recruit, or otherwise work with student athletes, you probably know about the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA). Since 2004, SPARTA has protected student...
Feb26
Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy
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The Workshop on Consumer Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy will bring together economists, academics, and other experts to examine how the agency can better understand and measure...
Jan27
Help your patrons protect themselves and recover from identity theft
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Jan21
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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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...
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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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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...
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