Data portability is the topic at September 22nd FTC workshop

[ad_1] Consumers have come to expect their devices to be portable, but what about their data?…

Deceptive pain claims remain a bane

[ad_1] For decades the FTC has been warning people about online ports, portals, and pop-ups that…

What’s on the regulatory review roll? FTC announces Franchise Rule workshop

[ad_1] Etymologists – the word origin people – trace “franchise” back to a mash-up of French…

Job scammers go even lower in the way they “hire”

[ad_1] You’ve heard about scammers impersonating government agencies, global retailers, and even members of your family.…

$245 million FTC settlement alleges Fortnite owner Epic Games used digital dark patterns to charge players for unwanted in-game purchases

[ad_1] The FTC’s $275 million proposed settlement with Epic Games, owner of Fortnite, alleges the company…

Setting the debt parking brake

[ad_1] What are the biggest risks of parking? A dinged door? A bruised bumper? For consumers…

FTC 2021 Data Book: Just the facts

[ad_1] In the old TV show Dragnet, Sergeant Joe Friday was famous for saying “Just the facts,…

Contact lens prescription renewals: Prescribers still need to release that Rx

[ad_1] Your patient calls you panicked because she’s on her last pair of contact lenses. Perhaps…

Chatbots, deepfakes, and voice clones: AI deception for sale

[ad_1] You may have heard of simulation theory, the notion that nothing is real and we’re…

First FTC coronavirus lawsuit alleges company lured consumers with false SBA connection

[ad_1] The COVID-19 crisis has many small businesses on the ropes, so it’s unfortunate we have…

50 more FTC warning letters say “Enough!” to questionable coronavirus claims

[ad_1] Elderberry, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, mushrooms, and horse milk. (Horse milk?) The FTC just sent 50…

The risk that “no risk” offers pose to your business

[ad_1] Small businesses and nonprofits should never be on the receiving end of another company’s deceptive…

Student loan debt and COVID: FTC sends warning letter to Frank Financial Aid

[ad_1] For people dealing with student loan debt – your employees, a family member, or maybe…

Financial experts suggest where to park your extra cash

[ad_1] Higher interest rates have changed the saving game By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 7,…

Buckle up for a two-lane look at car buying

[ad_1] It’s one of the biggest purchases people make, but two new FTC staff reports examine…

Do you really need a college degree? More Americans have their doubts.

[ad_1] Increasingly, young people are opting for a career in the trades By Mark Huffman of…

New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams

[ad_1] Is the person who contacted your employee really from the IRS or Social Security Administration?…

Did Saudi Arabia just doom the dollar? Economists weigh in.

[ad_1] The economists we consulted believe the effects will be minimal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Americans mostly unprepared for 'the great wealth transfer,' study finds

[ad_1] A lack of knowledge about probate could be a problem By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Oh no, you don’t, Edmodo: FTC sues ed tech company for violating school kids’ privacy

[ad_1] Educational technology hasn’t totally overtaken chalk dust and penmanship, but ed tech certainly has found its…

Feds are investigating firms that use personal data to set prices

[ad_1] Mastercard and JPMorgan are among those getting questions from the FTC By Mark Huffman of…

Concerned about deceptive earnings claims? So’s the FTC, and we want your feedback

[ad_1] It’s a persistent problem the FTC’s aggressive enforcement program’s been fighting for decades: we’re talking…