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New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method.
Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social Media Scams: The Costly Truth Revealed Read More
Two groups of student loan debt relief scammers will be permanently banned from the debt relief industry and are required to turn over their assets as part of a settlement with the …
Student Loan Debt Relief Scammers Banned and Stripped of Assets: FTC Read More
Staff in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection recently submitted a comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and …
FTC Backs Amendments to Mental Health Parity Regulations, Tackles Addiction Treatment Scams Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry, along with Attorneys General in the District of Columbia and Illinois, is leading a bipartisan coalition to combat fake and deceptive consumer reviews that …
Attorney General Henry Supports FTC Rule that Would Halt Fake, Falsified Consumer Reviews Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently signed a cooperation agreement with the consumer protection authorities of the four Latin American countries —Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru – to combat fraud both inside and outside …
Federal Trade Commission Partners with Latin American Countries to Combat Fraud Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued an Order approving modifications proposed by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to its enforcement rule after a public comment period.
FTC Approves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s Proposed Enforcement Rule Modification, Publishes Proposed Budget Read More The Federal Trade Commission announced it is taking action to stop Lurn, a Maryland-based online business coaching seller, from making unfounded claims that consumers can make significant income by starting …
FTC Acts to Stop Online Business Coaching Scheme Lurn From Deceiving Consumers About Money-Making Potential Read More
The Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking research for its annual PrivacyCon event, which will take place virtually on March 6, 2024, on such privacy and data security topics …
FTC Seeks Research Presentations for PrivacyCon 2024 Read More
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department announced that they plan to hold two additional workshops to facilitate public dialogue on the 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines that the agencies announced in July. Like …
FTC and DOJ Announce Additional Workshops on the 2023 Draft Merger Guidelines Read More
The Federal Trade Commission has extended by 120 days the deadline for it to consider whether to approve an application from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and others for a new mechanism …
FTC Extends Deadline for Commission Decision on ESRB Application for New Consent Mechanism Under COPPA Read More