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Bloggers Restricted by FTC's New LegislationOn October 5, the FTC passed new rules forcing bloggers to disclose any material connections to companies for products they review. However upon a closer look at the regulation it is evident something is very wrong.
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Using Acai for Weight Loss? FTC Files Against 10 Fake SitesThe past year has been riddled with acai berry scams. In recent news, the FTC has gone after fake new sites that have used ABC, CNN and Consumer Reports to endorse their acai berry weight loss products. -
Credit Disputing - Learn What the FTC RecommendsCredit disputing is the primary task involved in credit repair, and it is something that consumers can do for themselves without shelling out hundreds of dollars. Find out why the FTC recommends that consumers tackle credit repair on their own!
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When FTC Sends a Warning, Data Theft Has Jumped the SharkThe FTC sending a warning to 100 companies and agencies that their employees are leaking client and sensitive data on the web via Peer to Peer file sharing (P2P)
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The FTC is Beginning to Place New Laws on Debt Settlement CompaniesAre you becoming bombarded with offers from debt settlement companies? There is a reason for this. The FTC is beginning to place new laws on these types of companies.
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Use New FTC Guidelines to Increase Your SalesIf you've read the FTC's new 81-page Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, you might think the FTC is a really nice bunch of guys trying to do the right thing by consumers-which, for the most part, is true.
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FTC Told a Crackdown on Conditional Auto Loans is Needed SoonConsumer advocates have sent a strong message to the FTC: get rid of conditional car loans. -
Borrower Education at Center of FTC RoundtableNew FTC roundtable discusses unethical lending practices targeted at military servicemen and women. -
Google's Buzz Social Network Flops with FTC for Exploitation of User PrivacyWhen Google launched its Buzz Social Network in early February 2010, many users lost control of their privacy without their consent. The FTC charged a complaint against Google for deceptively displaying user's private information.
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FTC Endorsement Guide: In-Depth Tutorial for Bloggers and Online WritersOnline writers, bloggers and even Facebook and Twitter posters listen up: the newly revised FTC Endorsement Guide has huge implications - and potential repercussions - on your posts and blog endorsements. -
FTC Imposes New Consumer Protections Against Loan Modification Company's Service FeesBeware of Loan Modification Companies, FTC has changed the rules.
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FTC Complaint Lines to Manage Your Advance-Fee ComplaintsAdvance-fee scams are common among email accounts and can lead to consumer fraud. If you suspect advance-fee scams are hitting your Inbox, file a complaint with the FTC
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Online Advertiser Settles with FTC Over Deceptive "Free Gift" PracticesAdteractive, which directed internet users to its website via spam e-mails, is said to have not disclosed that people claiming "free" gifts from the company had to pay money to receive their prizes. The company has now settled with the FTC for the deceptive practice.
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The FTC and FCC Begin Enforcing a National Do-Not-Call ListThe FTC and FCC have come together to enforce the national do not call list. -
FTC and Postal Investigations Service: The Latest Scams and FraudWhat the latest scam and fraud are and how to recognize them. -
FTC Says Deception and Fraud Are on the Increase on the InternetThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal agency that works to prevent fraud, deception and unfair practices in the marketplace, reported that in 2003 the average victim was taken for $195. They stated that of the 516,740 complaints
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FTC Releases Report on Fraudulent Phishing and SpamThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a report on their findings of "malicious spam and phishing", and has proposed actions that can be taken in order to mitigate the harmful affects that are caused by fraudulent phishing and spam. -
FTC Announces Not to Block Google's Buyout of DoubleClickToday the Federal Trade Commission, FTC, announced that they will not block Google Inc.'s proposition to buy DoubleClick Inc., which ends an eight-month long investigation.
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Debt-Reduction Company Settles with FTCA company claiming to be able to reduce consumer debt is under fire from the Federal Trade Commission-so much so that it is now agreeing to settle charges that it violated federal law.
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FTC Seeks to Regulate Bloggers' Product ReviewsIs it okay for online reviewers to secretly receive freebies and compensation in return for their review? Not if the FTC has a say. The world of word-of-mouth advertising may experience a major shake up.
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Apple and Google Under FTC ScrutinyAs tech giants Apple and Google ramp up their offensive through the recession, an offensive is being ramped up against them. We will see how they hold up under intense scrutiny from the FTC.
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Federal Trade Commission, (FTC), is Trying to Erase Confusion About Free Credit ReportsThe Federal Trade Commission, (FTC), is trying to stop all of the confusion for consumers about where to get a free credit report. The only authorized place is www.annualcreditreport.com.
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FTC Looks into Internet Privacy Issues with 'Do Not Track' ListSimilar to a nationwide "Do Not Call" list, the "Do Not Track" list would allow Internet users to keep their web searches to themselves. -
Kellogg's Cereal Receives More Flak from FTC, This Time Over Rice KrispiesAcademic essay written for college senior level Media Law course, analyzing a controversial news event involving commercial speech and advertising.
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Facebook Settles with the FTC on User PrivacyA brief recap of the recent settlement between Facebook and the Federal Trade Commission
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BP Oil Spill Update Features FTC Warning that Sells Short Local CharitiesAs oil spill cleanup continues in the Gulf, the Federal Trade Commission warns against scam artists that prey on Americans with big hearts. Eager to help the suffering wildlife, you may become a victim. Learn how to protect your wallet and still help out. -
Debt Settlement Scams and the New FTC RulesAre you buried under huge credit card debt? If yes, then debt settlement can be a perfect option for you. Credit card debt settlement has helped millions of people to avoid bankruptcy.
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Illinois Attorney Lisa Madigan Wants FTC to Intervene on Deceptive Credit Card Reporting PracticesThis article is about Lisa Madigan calling for an end to deceptive credit card reporting practices.
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No Money Down Real Estate Deals? The FTC and Real Estate Pros Say "Beware!"The infomercials touting easy money from real estate deals sure look appealing, but are they too good to be true?
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What the FTC Wants You to Know About Auto Service ContractsThe Federal Trade Commission had specific information and advice for consumers for them to fully understand what an auto service contract is and what it will and won't do.
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FTC Charges Popular Diet Book Marketers with False AdvertisingIn the infomercial they state that the weight loss plan in the book is not only easy to follow, but it can be done completely at home, and eventually you can eat anything your want and you will not gain the weight back
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FTC Cracks Down on Scams Targeting Spanish SpeakersThe Federal Trade Commission and partner organizations spent two days surfing the net advertisements as well as print advertisements and found that around two thirds of the more than 300 Spanish language work at home opportunities were possibly deceptive.
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FTC: Top Ten Get Rich Quick and Other ScamsWork at home and make $5,000 a week!" "Lose 50 pounds by next month!" We come across such claims every day, and as a new Federal Trade Commission survey reveals, some 30.2 million American adults have fallen prey to such frauds.
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FTC Warns on Cell Phones, TelemarketersA widely circulated email may advise you to register your cell phone on the Do Not Call list. Read about the laws on telemarketers and cell phones. Learn why you may not want to add your cell phone number to the new wireless 411 national directory. -
Tips for Understanding Green Advertising ClaimsThe new FTC green guide aims to reduce consumer confusion on environmental claims.
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Whole Foods Fights with Whole FedsPricing strategies, an outspoken CEO, questions about the definition of monopoly and accusations of bullying and abuse of power by the FTC will place this FTC anti-trust lawsuit into every MBA classroom and textbook. -
Ethics of Food Blogging and Complying with Federal Trade Commission GuidelinesThe ethics of food blogging has become a hot topic in the culinary world. If you plan to embark down this path take time to become educated about FTC regulations, copyright infringement, and plagiarism and how to protect your work. -
More ATM Skimmers Being Used by GangsA report issued by the FTC finds that customers in the process of withdrawing cash from ATMs are more likely to be victims of ATM fraud than a direct, physical crime,
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Tax Debt Relief CompaniesFTC rules affecting tax debt reduction companies goes into effect Oct 27. -
What is Cramming and How Does it Affect Your Phone Bill?Consumers and small business owners alike are finding inexplicable charges on their phone bills. The Federal Trade Commission has provided a fact sheet on "Cramming: Mystery Phone Charges."
