Participants to Discuss Imposter Scams During Twitter Chat
The Federal Trade Commission and 89 partners including nonprofit groups, businesses, and federal, state and local government agencies across the country will spotlight their efforts to protect consumers by educating people about fraud during the 17th annual National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7, 2015
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Charges Cite Harassing Conduct, False and Deceptive Claims Made to Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission, jointly with the New York State Office of the Attorney General, has filed complaints aimed at shutting down two particularly egregious and abusive debt collection operations centered in Buffalo, New York that target consumers nationwide
Complaint is Agency’s First against Defendants Promising Payday Loan Debt Relief
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal district court, aiming to stop an operation that has targeted consumers with outstanding payday loans, saying they could help resolve those debts but then providing little or none of the financial relief they promised
When you look ahead to your future, what kind of changes do you see?
You might envision major changes, like moving to a new city for a new job, starting a family, or helping your kids move out and live on their own
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Complaints Allege Marketers’ Claims Lack Scientific Support
The Federal Trade Commission has challenged marketers for deceptively claiming their mobile apps could detect symptoms of melanoma, even in its early stages
Complaint Also Charges Defendants with Violating Prior Commission Order
The Federal Trade Commission has charged Lou Lentine and Viatek Consumer Products Group, Inc
More Than 11,500 Checks Are Being Mailed Starting Today
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 11,585 refund checks totaling more than $464,000 starting today to consumers who lost money buying dietary supplements deceptively marketed as “fat burning” and “calorie blocking
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission have provided an annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on the FTC’s activities related to the enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, or ECOA
America Saves Week is coming up on Feb
