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Did you get a call or email saying you missed jury duty and need to pay? It’s a scam
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Missing jury duty can come with real consequences. You could face a fine, go to court, or even get arrested. Scammers take advantage of that to get your money or sensitive information. But their story is a lie.
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Helping kids navigate the online world: welcome to Youville
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If the young people in your life spend lots of time online — watching videos, playing games and texting friends — do they have the skills to question and evaluate what they find there? The FTC’s new educational materials and classroom-based tools could help. Whether you’re an educator, parent,...
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Data Clean Rooms: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Don’t judge a book by its cover – how a technology is named doesn’t tell you how it is used.
#USA #ftc #dcrs #privacy #datacleanrooms #dataprotection
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FTC Provides Annual Letter Summarizing Debt Collection Activities
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The Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with its annual summary of activit
on Sep 6
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FTC Staff Opposes Proposed Indiana Hospital Merger
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Today, Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a com
on Sep 6
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FTC Action Stops H&R Block’s Unfair Downgrading Practices and Deceptive Promises of ‘Free’ Filing
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A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit is leading to changes for consumers who use H&R Block’s do-it-yourself online tax filing products.
on Tue, 6PM
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Facebook, Docket No. C-4365 Oral Argument Before the Commission (Hybrid) - November 12, 2024
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The Commission will hear oral arguments in In the Matter of Facebook, Inc., Docket No. C-4365. The event will take place at the FTC Headquarters Building in Room H-532.
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If you’ve been scammed, someone might promise to help you get your money back –– if you pay in advance. That’s another scam.
on Sat, 6PM
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FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for November 14 Open Commission Meeting
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Today, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
on Nov 7
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The Federal Trade Commission today charged that Sitejabber, a company offering an AI-enabled consumer review platform, deceived consumers by misrepresenting that ratings and reviews it published ca
on Nov 7
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FTC Issues Order Approving 2025 Budget for Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued an order approving the Horseracing Integrity and S
on Nov 6
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against online cash advance app Dave for allegedly using misleading m
on Nov 6
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FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time, hara
on Nov 4
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.5 million to consumers who were misled by deceptive claims from credit services company Credit Karma.
on Nov 1
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1 million in refunds to consumers who were allegedly harmed by Rhinelander Auto Center’s junk fees and discriminatory practices.
on Oct 29
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FTC Takes Action to Stop Online Business Opportunity Scam That Has Cost Consumers Millions
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As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court has temporarily shut down the operations of a bu
on Oct 28
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How to spot extortion scams on LGBTQ+ dating apps
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Looking for love on LGBTQ+ dating apps? Scammers are at the ready too.
on Oct 28
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FTC Takes Action to Stop Lyft from Deceiving Drivers with Misleading Earnings Claims
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The FTC is taking action against rideshare operator Lyft for making deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to
on Oct 25
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Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a final rule
on Oct 24
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Protect your community by reporting fraud, scams, and bad business practices
on Oct 21
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FTC Denies Motion to Disqualify Administrative Law Judge in H&R Block Case
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The Federal Trade Commission has denied a motion filed by H&R Block Inc.
on Oct 19
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FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Agency’s Actions to Protect Older Adults
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued its
on Oct 19
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FTC Takes Action Against Qargo Coffee for Franchise Rule Violations
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The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against coffee shop franchise Qargo Coffee and its founders for failing to disclose critical information required by the Franchise Rule, including one
on Oct 18
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Click to Cancel: The FTC’s amended Negative Option Rule and what it means for your business
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The FTC has long regulated negative options through the Negative Option Rule and strategic enforcement actions.
on Oct 18
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You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity.
on Oct 18
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FTC Finalizes Changes to Premerger Notification Form
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The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously to finalize changes to the premerger notification form and associated instructions, as well as the premerger notification rules implementing the Hart-
on Oct 17
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FTC Sends More Than $449,000 to Consumers Harmed by ‘Extended Vehicle Warranty’ Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $449,000 in refunds to consumers who were harmed by American Vehicle Protection Corp., which engaged in a telemarketing scam that involved calling
on Oct 17
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The Federal Trade Commission, together with the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division,
on Oct 17
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As the nation braces for another major hurricane, the Federal Trade Commission along with the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are warning consumers about those lo
on Oct 10
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FTC Takes Action Against Marriott and Starwood Over Multiple Data Breaches
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The Federal Trade Commission will require Marriott International, Inc.
on Oct 10
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Searching for a job to work remotely? Avoid scams and identity theft
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Found a job listing to telework as a Spanish translator or a data entry clerk with great benefits and pay? Scammers are impersonating real employers on legitimate platforms like ZipRecruiter and Indeed. When you respond, they might even schedule interviews and send you paperwork that looks...
on Oct 9
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The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division participated in the G7 Competition Authorities and Policymakers Summit to discuss ways to ensure competition in artifici
on Oct 5
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Tying the Sale of Two Products
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Offering products together as part of a package can benefit consumers who like the convenience of buying several items at the same time.
on Oct 2
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FTC Order Bans Hess CEO from Chevron Board in Chevron-Hess Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to resolve antitrust concerns related to Chevron Corporation’s acquisition of rival oil producer Hess Corporation by approving a proposed consent order
on Sep 30
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FTC Submits Comment Supporting Proposed FDA Guidance on Interchangeable Biosimilar Drugs
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The Federal Trade Commission submitted a comment supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance regarding interchang
on Sep 30
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The Federal Trade Commission will receive Dyson Inc.’s comment on proposed changes to the
on Sep 28
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The Federal Trade Commission has notified the other parties that it will withdraw from a Memorandum of Understanding with federal labor agencies related to merger investigations.
on Sep 28
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FTC Announces Virtual Workshop on the Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online longer and
on Sep 26
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The Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
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The Federal Trade Commission will hold a virtual workshop on February 25, 2025, to examine the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online longer and
on Sep 26
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the consumer protection agencies of Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama have joined an existing agreement that the FTC reached in 2023 w
on Sep 26
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The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against Invitation Homes, the country’s largest lan
on Sep 25
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FTC Presents Criminal Liaison Unit Award to USPIS Postal Inspector Kathy Broderick
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The Federal Trade Commission has awarded Kathy Broderick, a retired Postal Inspector in the U.S.
on Sep 21