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Cracking down on contrepreneurs | Federal Trade Commission
Call them contrepreneurs — marketers who use hyped-up promises to sell business opportunities to people eager…
Cleaning up ad claims | Federal Trade Commission
Science, studies, and statistics. There’s a reason advertisers feature them so prominently. When used accurately, they…
Let’s Make a Seal | Federal Trade Commission
For many people, environmental considerations play an important role in what they put in their shopping…
Risky business | Federal Trade Commission
No one is sliding across the living room floor in shades lip synching to Bob Seger,…
You’re on Candid Camera | Federal Trade Commission
In the words of the old TV show, “Smile. You’re on Candid Camera.” But according to…
Patent (s)pending | Federal Trade Commission
If necessity is the mother of invention, bogus invention promotion companies are the sketchy brothers-in-law. That’s…
The Dannon Order | Federal Trade Commission
When visiting an unfamiliar city, it helps to have a tour guide – a knowledgeable local…
Top frauds of 2018 | Federal Trade Commission
Every year, millions of consumers tell us – and our partners – about the frauds they…
Nightmare on Main Street | Federal Trade Commission
With a company name like Broadway Global Master, you might expect high kicks and jazz hands.…
Double duty? | Federal Trade Commission
Sometimes it’s great to put stuff to more than one use. Think the versatile Swiss Army…
Shifty shades of gray | Federal Trade Commission
Everyone harbors a dark secret – a forbidden mystery concealed behind closed doors. Three cases just…
Why 603(y) doesn’t apply | Federal Trade Commission
Does your company use background checks in evaluating job applicants? If so, are you complying with…
FTC in action | Federal Trade Commission
In these unprecedented times, the Commission is working on all fronts to stop pandemic-related scams or…
Background checks? Don’t double-dip. | Federal Trade Commission
Need to verify an applicant’s employment or income history? Checking to see if a candidate has…
Collection and protection | Federal Trade Commission
The terms of an FTC settlement apply just to that business, of course. But clued-in companies…
Running the risk | Federal Trade Commission
The online ads offer consumers a “risk-free trial” of skincare products from companies that claim to…
Buyers burned by BurnLounge | Federal Trade Commission
If you or your clients work in the multi-level marketing (MLM) arena, a decision by a…
Mentioning unmentionables | Federal Trade Commission
When it comes to using online negative options to sell unmentionables (or anything else), there are…
Federal Trade Commission Antitrust Roundup: Trump Administration Off to An Aggressive Start
Last week, on April 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the FTC’s third Republican…
Multi-party liability | Federal Trade Commission
Today we are announcing another enforcement action seeking to hold companies responsible for consumer injury caused…
Fear factor? | Federal Trade Commission
You’ve probably seen them on TV: announcements with prominent warnings about FDA actions involving certain prescription…