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FTC Lodges Charges Against Credit Bureau Center For Fake Rentals

FTC Lodges Charges Against Credit Bureau Center For Fake Rentals
FTC Lodges Charges Against Credit Bureau Center For Fake Rentals
January 19, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday (Jan. 18) lodged charges against Credit Bureau Center and three individuals for allegedly tricking consumers into signing up for...

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FTC Fines Two Telemarketing Companies For Making Robocalls
FTC Fines Two Telemarketing Companies For Making Robocalls
January 16, 2017  |  Regulation

The FTC is cracking down on robocall telemarketing businesses, announcing last week it cracked down on two such companies that have been making robocalls to...

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FTC Chairwoman Ramirez To Leave Agency
FTC Chairwoman Ramirez To Leave Agency
January 16, 2017  |  Post-Election

Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez disclosed Friday (Jan. 13) that she will step down as the head of the FTC . Get the Full...

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FTC Will Pay $25K For Someone To Secure IoT Devices
FTC Will Pay $25K For Someone To Secure IoT Devices
January 05, 2017  |  Internet of Things

The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday (Jan. 4) that it is calling on the public to create a tool to help protect consumers from security...

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FTC Says Scammers Targeting Attorneys, Doctors, Other License Holders
FTC Says Scammers Targeting Attorneys, Doctors, Other License Holders
December 29, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers have been setting their sights on attorneys, accountants, doctors and other holders of state licenses or certifications....

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California Naturel Misled Consumers, Says FTC
California Naturel Misled Consumers, Says FTC
December 13, 2016  |  Retail

California Naturel falsely advertised that its sunscreen as “all natural,” the FTC said Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FTC: Warner Bros Must Disclose Payments Made
FTC: Warner Bros Must Disclose Payments Made
November 22, 2016  |  Retail

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Nov. 21) that it has approved a final order that requires Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to disclose payments...

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Lumos Labs, Lumosity Creator, Picks Back Up
Lumos Labs, Lumosity Creator, Picks Back Up
November 17, 2016  |  Retail

Lumos Labs, the maker of the app Lumosity, hopes to start next year on a new foot after a rocky start to 2016. Get the...

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