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Protecting Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Risks

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 1:00PM

Oct28

Talking about online safety with your patrons

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 3:00PM

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FTC Sues Perpetrators of Government Impersonation Scheme Over Deceptive Ads, Misleading Promises and Fake Reviews

Date

October 22, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman, for their alleged involvement in a government impersonation scheme that deceived consumers seeking...

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Court Permanently Shuts Down Illegal Debt Relief Operation Following FTC Allegation That Scheme’s Operators Impersonated Government and Business Entities

Date

October 22, 2026

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has permanently banned the operators of an alleged debt relief scheme that targeted seniors and veterans by impersonating banks, credit card...

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FTC Order Preserves Competition in Digital Advertising Ecosystem as Part of Publicis’s Acquisition of LiveRamp

Date

October 19, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission has taken steps to preserve competition in the digital advertising ecosystem by requiring Publicis Groupe S.A. to continue providing neutral and nondiscriminatory access...

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Oct27

Event

Protecting Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Risks

October 27, 2026 | 1:00PM

As a small business, you can’t afford to lose time, information, or money to cyberattacks. Join the Federal Trade Commission, the Small Business Administration, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance...

Oct28

Event

Talking about online safety with your patrons

October 28, 2026 | 3:00PM

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and it’s a great time to talk with your patrons about staying safe online. Join the FTC and the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services to...

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Oct14

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Closed Commission Meeting: October 14, 2026

October 14, 2026 | 10:30AM

Commission Meeting Closed to the Public: Consideration of a nonpublic law enforcement matter, 10:30 AM EDT. The vote to close the meeting for the law enforcement matter was 2-0. Expected to attend the...

Sep29

Event

Consumer Protection and Older Adults Roundtable: Healthcare-related Scams Before, During, and After Open Enrollment Season

September 29, 2026 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Scammers often work overtime during Open Enrollment for both Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplace to try to steal money, personal information, or charge for so-called “health plans” that...

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FTC Sues Perpetrators of Government Impersonation Scheme Over Deceptive Ads, Misleading Promises and Fake Reviews

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FTC Order Preserves Competition in Digital Advertising Ecosystem as Part of Publicis’s Acquisition of LiveRamp

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