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Nineteenth Annual Microeconomics Conference

Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026

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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme

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August 31, 2026

Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online...

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FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About “Active Listening” AI-Powered Marketing Service

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August 27, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group (CMG) and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely claiming to offer...

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FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry

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August 26, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission today announced new fees for telemarketers to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry for Fiscal Year 2027 which begins on October 1, 2026. All...

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Nineteenth Annual Microeconomics Conference

November 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Economics, the Tobin Center for Economic Policy at Yale University, and Georgetown University will host the 19th Annual FTC Microeconomics Conference on...

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How To Help Protect Your Small Business from Scams

August 18, 2026 | 2:00PM

As a small business owner, you can’t afford to lose time or money to scammers. Join the FTC, the Small Business Administration, and Women’s Business Centers for a webinar to get practical ways to help...

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Helping Military Veterans and Their Caregivers Spot, Avoid, and Recover from Scams

July 29, 2026 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Caring for a veteran or servicemember is an important job that requires resources and support. Join experts from the Federal Trade Commission and AARP’s Veterans and Military Families Initiative for a...

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