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Scam
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Operators of Bogus Income Scam Targeting Latinas Face FTC Settlement

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The owners of a scam that targeted Latina consumers with promises of wealth and financial security are permanently prohibited from selling money-making opportunities under the terms of …

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Federal Trade Commission
National

FTC Names Two Additional Defendants in Its Case Against Zurixx Real Estate Investment Training Scheme

March 1, 2021February 27, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection have named two additional defendants in their case against the operators of the Zurixx real estate investment …

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
National

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sues Libre for Predatory Immigrant-Services Scam

February 24, 2021February 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with Virginia, Massachusetts, and New York, is suing Libre by Nexus, Inc. (Libre) and its owners for a predatory …

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National

FTC Report Cites Benefits of International Cooperation On Antitrust and Consumer Protection Enforcement

February 18, 2021February 17, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission issued a report examining ways to enhance cooperation between the FTC and overseas competition and consumer protection authorities in order to maximize the …

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Federal Trade Commission
National

Federal Trade Commission Received 2.2 Million Fraud Reports from Consumers in 2020

February 7, 2021February 5, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020, according to newly released data, with imposter scams remaining the most common …

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law Releases Its Report

January 7, 2021January 6, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law (Taskforce) released a report this week with recommendations on how to improve consumer protection in the …

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Made in USA
National

FTC Order Stops the Manufacturer of Superglues, and Company President, from Again Marketing Products with Misleading ‘Made in USA’ Claims

December 29, 2020December 26, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Glue maker Chemence, Inc., and its company president James Cooke, have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they supplied pre-labeled and pre-packaged glues with deceptive “Made in …

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FTC Approves Final Amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule
National

FTC Approves Final Amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule

December 28, 2020December 26, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing final amendments to the agency’s Energy Labeling Rule (Rule). The …

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
National

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Final Rule on Consumer Disclosures Related to Debt Collection

December 22, 2020December 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a final rule to implement Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requirements regarding certain disclosures for consumers. The rule requires …

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FTC and Law Enforcement Partners Crack Down on Deceptive Income Schemes Nationwide
Crime / National

FTC and Law Enforcement Partners Crack Down on Deceptive Income Schemes Nationwide

December 16, 2020December 15, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission, along with 19 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners have announced a nationwide crackdown on scams that target consumers with fake promises …

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