Merchants Beware: New “Free Money from the Government” Scam May Cost You
If you operate a business that accepts checks or online payments, you could be at risk for a new scam that may cost you time and money.
Mobile Health App Developers: FTC Best Practices
When developing a health app, sound privacy and security practices are key to consumer confidence. Here are some best practices to help you build privacy and security into your app. These...
Mobile Health Apps Interactive Tool
You’re developing a health app for mobile devices and you want to know which federal laws apply. Check out this interactive tool.
Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule: A Compliance Guide for Business
The Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule makes it illegal to charge upfront fees and requires specific disclosures in ads and when you forward a lender’s offer to a homeowner. Are you...
Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule: A Compliance Guide for Lawyers
The Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule includes specific provisions that address attorneys’ obligations. Learn more about activities that fall within the scope of the rule and how to...
Multilevel Marketing
There are multi-level marketing plans – and then there are pyramid schemes. Before signing on the dotted line, study the company’s track record, ask lots of questions, and seek out independent...
Native Advertising: A Guide for Businesses
Marketers and publishers are using innovative methods to create, format, and deliver digital advertising. One form is “native advertising,” content that bears a similarity to the news, feature...
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Chinese
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Korean
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers - Vietnamese
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
Offering Layaways
Will that be cash or credit? How about layaway? For retailers that offer customers a layaway option, this guide includes a layaway disclosure checklist and sample receipt.
Online Charitable Giving Portals
Online charitable giving portals must ensure that their efforts to provide more giving options do not inadvertently create donor confusion or violate advertising law principles. Here’s some...
Peer-to-Peer File Sharing: A Guide for Business
Most businesses collect and store sensitive information about their employees and customers. If you use Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing software in your business, consider the security...
Privacy Enforcement and Safe Harbor: Comments of the FTC Staff to European Commission Review of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework (Nov. 12, 2013)
FTC staff comments on the European Commission's review of the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework...
Protecting Consumers and Competition in a New Era of Transatlantic Trade (Oct. 29, 2013)
Keynote Address by FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez at the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue and Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
Practical tips for business on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information.
Q&A for Telemarketers & Sellers About DNC Provisions in TSR
Curious about complying with the Do Not Call provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule? This publication answers common questions posed by telemarketers.
Raising Funds? What You Should Know About Hiring a Professional
Is your nonprofit group planning a fundraising campaign? Before hiring a professional fundraising company, investigate thoroughly. Inappropriate behavior by a fundraiser can result in negative...
Scams and Your Small Business: A Guide for Business
This article is part of the FTC’s efforts to help small business owners avoid scams. It explains common scams that target small businesses and non-profit organizations, describes scammers’ tactics...
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