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Since 1933, no one has ever lost a penny of FDIC insured deposits
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 774 checks totaling more than $444,000 to consumers who lost money to a business directory scam
Cranor Will Take Over Chief Technologist Role From Ashkan Soltani
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has appointed Lorrie Faith Cranor as the agency’s Chief Technologist, succeeding Ashkan Soltani
Today, I want to share with you the CFPB Ombudsman’s annual report, which I delivered to Director Cordray
Canada-Based Schemes Targeted Small Businesses, Nonprofits in U
Company Made Claims That Its Copper-Infused Clothing Would Relieve Pain
Athletic apparel company Tommie Copper, Inc
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Holder Rule, which protects the rights of consumers who make a purchase using credit obtained through a merchant
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has banned Robert Ray Law and his company, CPU Service Incorporated (CPU) from sending unsolicited direct mail to advertise or promote goods or services, imposed a judgment of almost $400,000, and required them to immediately pay $45,000
Consumers Seeking to Work from Home Lost Millions of Dollars
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has halted a nationwide work-at-home scam that took more than $7 million from tens of thousands of consumers
