FTC launches first Web API to make Early Terminations more accessible
By: Chris Noonan Sturm, Website Manager | Jun 25, 2018 5:42PM
An important aspect of the FTC’s Premerger Notification Program is the granting of early terminations. Any person filing an HSR form may request that the waiting period be terminated before the statutory waiting period expires, allowing the parties to consummate their deal.
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New twist to grandparent scam: mail cash
By: Emma Fletcher | Dec 3, 2018 8:20AM
In 2018, the Consumer Sentinel Network has seen a striking increase in the median dollar amount that people 70 and over are saying they lost to fraud. Digging into the data, we found some common stories with an unusual twist: people 70 and older report mailing huge amounts of cash to people who pretended to be their grandchildren.
Cybersecurity for small business: Phishing
By: Andrew Smith, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection | Nov 30, 2018 11:30AM
Phishing scammers have gotten more sophisticated. They still send out mass emails asking consumers for credit card numbers or bank account information. But they’re also targeting small businesses by imitating the look of messages your employees routinely receive.
By: Lesley Fair | Nov 28, 2018 12:48PM
According to a lawsuit filed by the FTC, an international network of corporations and individuals put consumers through the wringer with false claims about “free” trial offers, followed by unauthorized charges to their accounts.
This giving season, make your donations count
By: Rosario Méndez | Nov 26, 2018 10:04AM
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Fake promises offer no sigh of (debt) relief
By: Lisa Lake | Nov 20, 2018 1:26PM
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By: Lesley Fair | Nov 20, 2018 12:22PM
By: Lesley Fair | Nov 20, 2018 12:17PM
Whether it’s a spare can of cranberry sauce or an extra turkey platter, thoughtful Thanksgiving hosts make contingency plans for the holiday. This year, if the dinner discussion veers into controversial territory – like the pumpkin pie vs. pecan pie debate – here’s a suggested topic of conversation you can have at the ready.
FTC’s Comment on the future of privacy
By: Lisa Weintraub Schifferle | Nov 19, 2018 10:59AM
As the only federal agency with a dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition, the FTC is uniquely situated to comment on the future of privacy policymaking in the United States. So we welcomed the opportunity to respond to the Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Request for Comment on “Developing the Administration’s Approach to Consumer Privacy.”
Happy holidays! Shopping tips from the FTC
By: Colleen Tressler | Nov 19, 2018 8:00AM
Cybersecurity for small business: Ransomware
By: Andrew Smith, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection | Nov 16, 2018 11:07AM
Mention the word “ransomware” at a meeting of small business owners and you’ll feel the temperature in the room drop by 20 degrees. A ransomware attack is a chilling prospect that could freeze you out of the files you need to run your business. When FTC staff met with business owners across the country, you cited ransomware as a particular concern. New resources from the FTC can help protect your company from this threat.
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