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FTC Announces PrivacyCon 2019 and Calls for Presentations
As part of its efforts to address evolving privacy and data security challenges, the Federal Trade Commission is announcing a call for presentations for its fourth annual PrivacyCon, to be held on June 27, 2019. PrivacyCon 2019 aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer advocates, and government regulators, to discuss the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security.
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Latest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight Finds Seniors Sending Thousands in Cash to Scammers Claiming to be their Grandchildren
Older consumers who report losing money to fraud are reporting a disturbing trend: Scammers claiming to be a loved one in trouble are getting people 70 and over to send thousands of dollars in cash. In the second Consumer Protection Data Spotlight , the Federal Trade Commission examined complaints...
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Defendants in Sellers Playbook Get-Rich Scheme Settle with FTC and Minnesota
The defendants in a Minnesota-based business opportunity scheme known as Sellers Playbook have settled with the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Minnesota. The Sellers Playbook defendants include Jessie Conners Tieva, Matthew R. Tieva, and their companies, Exposure Marketing Company and...
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FTC Amends Complaint against Lending Club
The Federal Trade Commission has amended its complaint against LendingClub Corporation, an online lending company that the Commission alleges deceived consumers by falsely promising them loans with no hidden fees. According to the FTC’s original complaint, filed in April 2018, Lending Club falsely...
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FTC Announces Final Agenda for Ninth Session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
The Federal Trade Commission announced the agenda for the ninth session of its Hearings Initiative , which will focus on data security and take place on December 11-12, 2018. Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will deliver opening remarks to kick off the two-day...
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Chmn. Simons testifies before House Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law
FTC Chairman Joe Simons will testify before the House Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law. Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2141, Washington, DC
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Cmr. Phillips keynote at the IIC Telecommunications and Media Forum
FTC Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips will be the keynote speaker at the IIC Telecommunications and Media Forum. Verizon Communications, 1300 l Street, NW, Suite 500 East, Washington, DC, 11:30 am
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FTC Hearing #8: Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
The Federal Trade Commission is holding the eighth session of its Hearings Initiative with a one-day hearing at the New York University School of Law in New York City on December 6, 2018.The day’s panels will examine concerns that acquisitions and holdings of non-controlling ownership...Past Events
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Webinar: Fighting Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Oregon
Join the Federal Trade Commission for a free, one-hour webinar on Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 AM PST to learn about the top scams reported in Oregon. You'll get tips to help people in your community avoid scams, protect their identity and recover from identity theft.Speakers will...
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Webinar: Fighting Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Ohio
Join the Federal Trade Commission for a free, one-hour webinar on Wednesday, November 28 at 1:00 PM to learn about the top scams reported in Ohio. You'll get tips to help people in your community avoid scams, protect their identity and recover from identity theft.Speakers will include...
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