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If you're looking for ways to pay off your credit cards more quickly or get a lower interest rate: Don’t pay upfront. It’s illegal for a debt relief company to charge you a fee before they do anything to relieve your debt. More:
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This March, bring National Consumer Protection Week to your neighborhood. More: bit.ly/3XOd1hj #NCPW2023
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Tell us what you think about #noncompetes, share your experience officially here: bit.ly/3Hvitk5
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FTC returns more than $973,000 to consumers charged by NutraClick LLC for unwanted monthly subscriptions for supplements and beauty products:
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How to spot, avoid, and report weather-related scams:
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Identity Theft Awareness Week events focus on how to reduce your risk. Check out this year's events: bit.ly/3R1AObq #IDTheft #IDTheftWeek
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FTC marks Identity Theft Awareness Week for 2023 on Jan. 30 - Feb. 3: bit.ly/3JkIJ1E #IDTheft #IDTheftWeek
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Don’t answer another online quiz question until you read this:
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It's #DataPrivacyWeek! Check out the FTC's resources on how to protect yourself online: bit.ly/3DdMQZQ. Tell the FTC if you have a privacy or data security concern at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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Thieves are constantly working to steal your identity and personal info and use it to file fraudulent tax returns to claim refund money that isn’t theirs. For your #TaxSecurity, watch this #IRS video so you don’t fall victim to these scams.
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Seeing isn’t always believing when it comes to ad prices for LASIK eye surgery. Learn more:
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FTC announces 2023 update of size of transaction thresholds for premerger notification filings and interlocking directorates. Commission also announces new HSR merger filing fees:
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FTC finalizes order requiring Credit Karma to pay $3 million and halt deceptive ‘pre-approved’ claims:
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This March, bring National Consumer Protection Week to your neighborhood. More: bit.ly/3XOd1hj #NCPW2023
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FTC order requires HomeAdvisor to pay up to $7.2 million and stop deceptively marketing its leads for home improvement projects. Money will be used to compensate defrauded home service providers:
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FTC is hiring an attorney to work in its Office of General Counsel (GS 14-15). Apply by 2/1/23: bit.ly/3XH7V6G
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FTC is hiring attorneys (GS 12-15) to work in its Bureau of Consumer Protection and regional offices (Dallas and San Francisco). Apply by 2/9/23: usajobs.gov/job/701053000 #attorneyjobs #consumerprotection #privacy #datasecurity
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FTC asks federal court to hold ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli in contempt. Commission cites failure to cooperate with investigation into possible violations of 2022 court order:
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Don’t answer another online quiz question until you read this:
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FTC is taking a fresh look at its Green Guides. What’s under consideration? Read the Business Blog for details and tell us what you think by 2/21/23: bit.ly/3Qk1BiX #marketing #environmental #greenguides
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FTC order requires LasikPlus to pay for its bait-and-switch eye surgery ads. Money will be used to compensate consumers the company lured with deceptive offers:
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Commissioners are now recognizing the extraordinary contributions of FTC Staff #FTCMeeting
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Now: Staff Presentation on Age-Related Fraud Reporting Trends #FTCMeeting
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We'll start by hearing from members of the public. #FTCMeeting
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FTC is hiring an Associate Director for Privacy and Identity Protection (SES). Apply by 3/4/23: bit.ly/3GSjEZo #privacy #DataSecurity #attorneyjobs
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Watch the Open Commission Meeting at live at 11am ET today: kvgo.com/ftc/open-commi
Business Before the Commission:
- Staff Presentation on Age-Related Fraud Reporting Trends
- Recognizing the Extraordinary Contributions of FTC Staff #FTCMeeting
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How to spot, avoid, and report weather-related scams:
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Wireless customers who were subject to data throttling by AT&T can apply for a payment from the FTC. Those who had unlimited data plans with AT&T between 2011-2015 may be eligible:
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Pyrex “Made in the USA” claims didn’t measure up. New Consumer Alert:
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FTC order requires Pyrex glass manufacturer to pay for falsely claiming Chinese products were made in USA. Order also requires company to stop deceptive claims:
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No, that’s not the IRS texting about a tax refund or rebate. It’s a scam. More:
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If you're looking for ways to pay off your credit cards more quickly or get a lower interest rate: Don’t pay upfront. It’s illegal for a debt relief company to charge you a fee before they do anything to relieve your debt. More:
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FTC extends public comment period on potential Business Opportunity Rule changes to January 31, 2023:
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