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Public Statement

Privacy in a Digital World

Date

June 11, 2013

Julie Brill, talks about the privacy issues that arise alongside rapidly evolving technology, including facial recognition software that can identify people in places where they might not want to be...

Jun06

Event

Life of a Debt: Data Integrity in Debt Collection

June 6, 2013 | 9:00AM - 5:30PM

The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will host a joint roundtable on June 6, 2013, to examine the flow of consumer data throughout the debt collection process. The...

Press Release

FTC and Dozens of Law Enforcement Partners Halt Travel and Timeshare Resale Scams in Multinational Effort

Date

June 6, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission today announced 191 actions to stop fraudulent operations hawking timeshare property resale services and travel prizes, including three FTC cases, 83 civil actions brought...

Public Statement

Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen

Date

June 5, 2013

Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen (47.68 KB)

Press Release

FTC, CFPB Invite Public to Submit Questions During Debt Collection Roundtable

Date

June 5, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are co-hosting a roundtable on June 6, 2013, and invite participants watching the webcast to submit questions to moderators online...

Press Release

FTC Sues Payment Processor for Assisting Credit Card Debt Relief Scam

Date

June 5, 2013

As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing crackdown on payment processors that turn a blind eye to fraud, the agency sued a payment processing business that allegedly assisted and facilitated...

Press Release

FTC to Announce Multinational Effort to Stop Travel and Timeshare Resale Scams

Date

June 5, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission will host a press conference in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, June 6, at 1 p.m. ET to announce a crackdown on deceptive travel and timeshare resale scams by the FTC and its...

Public Statement

Opening Remarks of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez at FTC Mobile Security Forum

Date

June 4, 2013

Opening Remarks of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez at FTC Mobile Security Forum (37.67 KB)

Jun04

Event

Mobile Security: Potential Threats and Solutions

June 4, 2013 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM

On June 4, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission hosted a public forum to examine the state of mobile security. Mobile technologies, such as smartphones and tablets, provide consumers with an always...

Press Release

How To Submit Your Mobile Security Questions Online During FTC Workshop

Date

June 3, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission is hosting a one-day workshop on mobile security on June 4, 2013, in Washington, D.C., and invites participants watching the webcast to submit questions to moderators...

Public Statement

Keynote Address by Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen

Date

May 31, 2013

Keynote Address by Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen (54.37 KB)

Press Release

FTC Submits Comment on "Certified Sustainable Seafood" Label

Date

May 31, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission, in response to a request for public comment from the Marine Stewardship Council, submitted a comment explaining factors the MSC should consider to ensure that its...

Staff Letters

Cases and Proceedings

Resolution of Referrals from BBB National Programs

Gillette Company (Venus ProSkin MoistureRich Razor)

Date

May 30, 2013

Mary K. Engle, Associate Director

Text of the Letter (245.89 KB)

Press Release

Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Co-Host Roundtable on Data Integrity in Debt Collection

Date

May 29, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will co-host a roundtable on June 6, 2013, to examine the flow of consumer data throughout the debt collection process. The...

Press Release

FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Mobile Security Forum

Date

May 24, 2013

As previously announced, technology researchers will join industry representatives to take part in the June 4 Federal Trade Commission forum “Mobile Security: Potential Threats and Solutions.” The...

Press Release

FTC Warns Consumers: Charity Scams Often Follow Disasters

Date

May 24, 2013

In the wake of the devastating Tornado that hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, reminds consumers that scams often follow...

Press Release

FTC Returns More than $700,000 to Victims of Operation that Allegedly Sold Bogus Health Insurance

Date

May 23, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 412 refund checks totaling more than $700,000 to consumers who were victimized by a telemarketing operation that allegedly tricked them into buying bogus health...

Public Statement

Remarks of FTC Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen

Date

May 22, 2013

Remarks of FTC Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen (43.73 KB)

Public Statement

Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen

Date

May 21, 2013

Remarks of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen (64.82 KB)

Press Release

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Ban Payment Methods Favored in Fraudulent Telemarketing Transactions

Date

May 21, 2013

In an ongoing effort to protect consumers from deceptive telemarketing, the Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on proposed amendments to strengthen the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s...

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