FTC to Host Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week Jan. 25-29

The Federal Trade Commission will conduct a week of events Jan. 25-29 to raise consumer awareness about the threat posed by tax identity theft, a scam that puts thousands of people at risk every year. Tax identity theft typically happens when a scammer files a fraudulent tax return using another individual’s Social Security number and […]

Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for Feb. 9 Start With Security Event in Seattle

Experts from across the technology industry will share their tips and insights on how startup technology companies can make security a central part of their work at the Federal Trade Commission’s Start with Security event taking place Feb. 9 in Seattle, Washington. FTC Commissioner Julie Brill will give opening remarks at the event, which is […]

Interagency Advisory on External Audits of Internationally Active U.S. Financial Institutions

FIL-5-2016 January 15, 2016 Interagency Advisory on External Audits of Internationally Active U.S. Financial Institutions Printable Format: FIL-5-2016 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the agencies) are issuing an advisory to indicate their support for the […]

FDIC Announces Upcoming Community Affairs Webinar

FIL-4-2016 January 14, 2016 FDIC Announces Upcoming Community Affairs Webinar Savings Strategies During America Saves Week 2016   Summary: The FDIC’s Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP) Community Affairs Branch will host a webinar titled Help Encourage Individuals and Families to Save on February 3, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST). The […]

How To Participate in FTC’s PrivacyCon

The Federal Trade Commission’s PrivacyCon event is being held tomorrow, Jan. 14, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Speakers will include FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Commissioner Julie Brill and Chief Technologist Lorrie Cranor. The event will feature research presentations and policy discussions that cover a wide variety of privacy topics and will include researchers […]

FTC Report on Drug Patent Settlements Shows Potential Pay-for-Delay Deals Decreased Substantially in the First Year Since Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision

Pharmaceutical companies entered into substantially fewer potential pay-for-delay patent dispute settlements in fiscal year 2014, according to a new FTC staff report. The report summarizes data on patent settlements – which can arise between brand and generic drug companies – filed with the FTC and the Department of Justice during FY 2014 under the Medicare […]

Agencies Submit Joint Statement Regarding South Carolina Certificate-of-Need Laws for Health Care Facilities

In response to a request by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (the agencies) have submitted a statement regarding the competitive implications of certificate-of-need (CON) laws and South Carolina House Bill 3250 – a legislative proposal that ultimately would repeal South Carolina’s CON laws. Although […]

FTC and State of Florida Sue Payment Processing Operation for Credit Card Laundering and Assisting Debt Relief Scam

The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida have charged a payment processing business with credit card laundering and illegally assisting and facilitating a nationwide debt relief telemarketing scheme that allegedly bilked millions of dollars from consumers. When scammers cannot gain or maintain access to the credit card networks through legitimate means, they frequently […]

FTC Approves Final Order In Craig Brittain ‘Revenge Porn’ Case

After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against Craig Brittain, alleging he used deception to acquire and post intimate images of women, then referred them to another website he controlled, where they were told they could have the pictures removed if they paid hundreds […]

FTC and State Law Enforcement Partners Announce More Actions and Results in Continuing Crackdown Against Abusive Debt Collectors

In four separate actions, the Federal Trade Commission is announcing that it has stopped illegal debt collection tactics of several debt collection operations. In addition, other federal and state law enforcement officials have taken 12 more actions as part of a federal-state-local law enforcement initiative against deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. The cases announced […]