FTC, Visa, and BBB Partner to Educate Consumers About Free Trial Offers and Online Scams

The Federal Trade Commission has joined an effort to alert consumers to online deceptive marketing connected to free trial offers…

14 years ago

Cybersafety Booklet for Parents and Kids Now Available

A new booklet released today by the Federal Trade Commission and other government agencies helps parents and teachers steer kids…

14 years ago

FTC Challenges Intel’s Dominance of Worldwide Microprocessor Markets

The Federal Trade Commission today sued Intel Corp., the world’s leading computer chip maker, charging that the company has illegally…

14 years ago

FTC Submits Comment to HHS on Providing Consumers Better Information About Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans

The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a comment supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

14 years ago

FTC Chairman Joins Education Secretary and FCC Chairman to Introduce Online Safety Booklet for Parents

Media Advisory December 15, 2009 Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, U.S. Secretary of EducationArne Duncan, and Federal Communications Commission…

14 years ago

U.S. Senate to Hold Hearing on Federal Trade Commission Nominees

For Your Information December 15, 2009 Today the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is holding a committee…

14 years ago

FTC Issues Report to Congress on Use of its Enhanced Authority Under the U.S. SAFE WEB Act

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a report to Congress examining how the agency has used the expanded law enforcement…

14 years ago

FTC to Hold Forum on Food Marketing to Children Tomorrow

Media Advisory December 14, 2009 WHO: Jon Leibowitz, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission                                                   8:45 a.m. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary,…

14 years ago

Beware of Bogus Tests, Inspections, and Fixes for Damaged Drywall

The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes…

14 years ago

FTC Report Finds Sexually and Violently Explicit Content in Online Virtual Worlds Accessed by Minors

The Federal Trade Commission today issued a report that examines the incidence ofsexually and violently explicit content in online virtual…

14 years ago