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The Role of the Federal Government and Industry Self Regulation
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By
Earl W. Kintner, Former Commissioner
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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...
Data Spotlight
False alarm, real scam: how scammers are stealing older adults’ life savings
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Reports to the FTC show a growing wave of scams aimed squarely at retirees’ life savings. These scammers pretend to be from known and trusted government agencies and businesses. And, in an ironic...
Business Blog
Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam
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Solar energy and other high efficiency home improvements can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs for homeowners. As going solar or using clean or renewable energy gets more popular...
Competition Matters
FTC Milestones: Making the case for reform of public utility holding company laws
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From its earliest days, the Commission has used its authority under Section 6 of the FTC Act to gain a deep understanding of competitive conditions in a variety of industries. In its first two decades...
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