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FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Credit Bureau Center’s Fake Rental Property Ads and Deceptive Promises of “Free” Credit Reports
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending payments totaling nearly $1.9 million to consumers who were harmed by fake rental ads and deceptive promises of “free” credit reports from Credit Bureau Center...
FTC Staff Issues Report on Undercover Funeral Rule Phone Sweep
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission have issued a report detailing key findings from the agency’s first-ever undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep, which found several funeral providers failed to...
FTC Sends More Than $140,000 to Consumers Deceived by False Made in USA Claims by Chaucer Accessories and Bates Accessories
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $140,000 to consumers who were deceived by false Made in USA claims from New England-based clothing companies Chaucer Accessories and Bates...
Upcoming Events
Feb25
The Attention Economy: Monopolizing Kids’ Time Online
February 25, 2025
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...
Past Events
Nov20
Ex Parte Meeting on Unfair or Deceptive Fees NPRM between Commissioner Holyoak’s Office, Howard Beales, and Timothy Muris
Commissioner Melissa Holyoak’s office, Howard Beales, and Timothy Muris will be participating in a virtual ex parte meeting on the Unfair or Deceptive Fees Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). This...