Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 437: Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Business Opportunities (ANPR)
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Public Statement
Remarks of Chair Lina M. Khan Regarding the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Earnings Claims
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FTC Takes Action to Combat Bogus Money-Making Claims Used to Lure People into Dead-end Debt Traps
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The Federal Trade Commission launched a proceeding to challenge bogus money-making claims used to lure consumers, workers, and prospective entrepreneurs into risky business ventures that often turn...
Operators of Investment Coaching Scheme Banned from Industry and Ordered to Pay Millions in Redress to Defrauded Consumers
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The operators of a massive real estate investment coaching scheme face permanent bans and will pay approximately $12 million for consumer redress as part of a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the...
FTC Returns $1.1 Million to Consumers Who Lost Money to Alleged Scammers Selling Bogus Income Opportunities
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The Federal Trade Commission is returning more than $1.1 million to consumers who paid for an allegedly bogus money-making opportunity that called itself “8 Figure Dream Lifestyle.” The FTC sued 8...
Prepared Statement of Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter: Strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's Authority to Protect Consumers
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Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner
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P180500
Prepared Statement of Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips: Strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's Authority to Protect Consumers
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Noah Joshua Phillips, Former Commissioner
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P180500
Prepared Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra: Strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's Authority to Protect Consumers
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Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
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P180500
Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission: Strengthening the Federal Trade Commission's Authority to Protect Consumers
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P180500
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Report
Protecting Consumers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Year in Review
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One Year into COVID-19 Pandemic, New FTC Staff Report Highlights Agency’s Ongoing Efforts to Protect Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission staff issued a report highlighting the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report addresses challenges consumers face during...
Operators of Bogus Income Scam Targeting Latinas Face FTC Settlement
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The owners of a scam that targeted Latina consumers with promises of wealth and financial security are permanently prohibited from selling money-making opportunities under the terms of a settlement...
FTC Acts to Stop Nevada Companies From Charging Consumers Thousands To Open Credit Cards To Pay For Training Schemes
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Two Nevada companies and two individuals have agreed to stop charging consumers thousands of dollars to apply for multiple credit cards in their names in order to pay for expensive and often...
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra In the Matter of the University of Phoenix, Inc.
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Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
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152 3231
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter In the Matter of the University of Phoenix, Inc.
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Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
152 3231
FTC Puts an End to Bogus Job Placement and Resume Repair Scheme
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The operator of a job placement company that deceived consumers with false promises of access to high-paying finance jobs and resume repair services for non-existent jobs will be permanently banned...
FTC Halts Fake Job Opportunity and Resume Repair Operation
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The Federal Trade Commission charged two companies and their owner with bilking hundreds of thousands dollars annually from consumers for sham job placement and resume repair services. A federal court...
Jul13
Working Together to Protect Michigan Consumers: A Common Ground Conference
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Join law enforcement and consumer advocates for this free event to discuss issues affecting Michigan’s consumers. Learn about emerging trends and new and existing challenges. Explore ways to...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Raise in Pay” Commercial)
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Mary K. Engle, Associate Director
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