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Joined September 2010
Did you hear about an investment opportunity from a friend or someone in a group or community you’re a part of? Before you hand over any money, make sure you’re not getting into an investment scam. Here’s how:
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Did you hear about an investment opportunity from a friend or someone in a group or community you’re a part of? Before you hand over any money, make sure you’re not getting into an investment scam....
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Telemarketer fees to access the FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry to increase in 2026:
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced new fees for telemarketers to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry
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FTC sends more than $6.7 million to consumers impacted by gig work company’s deceptive earnings claims:
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $6.7 million to consumers impacted by a gig work company’s deceptive claims about the potential money workers could make on its platform.
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That social media ad with super low prices on well-known brands could be a scam:
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See an eye-catching “deal” on your social for a brand-name product at a big discount? Don’t click — it could be a scam. Here’s what to know.
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FTC sues to stop Air AI from using deceptive claims about business growth, earnings potential, and refund guarantees to bilk millions from small businesses:
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The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to stop Air AI from using allegedly deceptive claims about bu
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Speeding causes nearly one-third of all traffic deaths. It’s no game. Learn about the dangers of driving too fast.
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Under a proposed settlement with the FTC, Click Profit operators must also turn over their personal and business assets.
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FTC case against e-commerce business opportunity scheme and its operators results in permanent ban from industry:
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The operators of an e-commerce business opportunity scheme and their companies will be permanently banned from the industry as part of a settlement resolving Federal Trade Commission allegations th
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5 ways to help you cut down on unwanted calls:
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If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls — some of which lead straight to scams — take a few simple steps.
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Transactions granted early termination of the HSR waiting period by the FTC and DOJ on August 21 are now posted:
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The FTC or the Department of Justice can take legal action if necessary to block a transaction such as a merger or acquisition that would substantially lessen competition. The agencies may grant...
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FTC secures preliminary injunction against IM Mastery Academy and its owners. Defendants are prohibited from misleading consumers and must preserve assets and records:
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Cancelling a gym (or other) membership shouldn’t be a heavy lift: what businesses can learn from the FTC’s case against LA Fitness. New on the Business Blog:
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It’s a common trope that joining a gym is easy, going to the gym is hard, and cancelling a gym membership is often…well, not easy. According to the FTC’s recent case against the operators of LA...
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Transactions granted early termination of the HSR waiting period by the FTC and DOJ on August 19 are now posted:
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The FTC or the Department of Justice can take legal action if necessary to block a transaction such as a merger or acquisition that would substantially lessen competition. The agencies may grant...
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The letters were sent to companies that provide cloud computing, data security, social media, messaging apps and other services and include: Akamai, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Cloudflare, Discord, GoDaddy, Meta, Microsoft, Signal, Snap, Slack and X. /2.
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FTC Chairman Ferguson warns companies against censoring or weakening the data security of Americans at the behest of foreign powers: /1.
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N.
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FTC sues LA Fitness for making it difficult for consumers to cancel gym memberships. Agency alleges LA Fitness put roadblocks in cancellation and failed to provide a simple cancellation mechanism as required by law:
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The Federal Trade Commission today sued the operators of LA Fitness and other gyms over allegations they make it exceedingly difficult for consumers to cancel their gym memberships and related serv
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Business and gov't impersonators go after older adults’ life savings. Learn more:
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Scammers posing as government agencies or well-known businesses are increasingly going after retirees’ life savings. They weave a web of lies about some bogus crisis. Then they trick older adults...
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The social media trend that’s actually bank fraud:
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While scrolling through social media, you might come across a video or post discussing an “opportunity” to make money using checks. The problem? That advice could get you in trouble.
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