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Jul27

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Streamlining Licensing Across State Lines: Initiatives to Enhance Occupational License Portability

July 27, 2017 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM

On July 27, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission’s Economic Liberty Task Force hosted a roundtable to examine ways to mitigate the effects of state-based occupational licensing requirements that make it...

Jul19

Event

Military Consumer Workshop

July 19, 2017 | 8:30AM - 4:00PM

The FTC hosted a “Military Consumer Financial Workshop: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation” at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas on July 19, 2017, to examine financial issues and scams...

Press Release

FTC to Coordinate with and Provide Resources for Military Community at Financial Workshop

Date

July 18, 2017

WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a workshop on July 19, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas, to examine financial issues and scams that can affect military consumers, including active duty...

Cases and Proceedings

Banned Debt Collectors

Goldman Schwartz Inc.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

June 30, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

122 3096

X130029

Press Release

FTC Announces Agenda for Military Consumer Financial Workshop: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation

Date

June 19, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the agenda and speakers confirmed to date for its upcoming workshop in San Antonio, Texas on July 19, 2017, a forum on financial issues and scams that can...

Press Release

FTC Announces 2017 Military Consumer Financial Workshop: Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation

Date

April 12, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is hosting a workshop in San Antonio, Texas, on July 19, 2017, to examine financial issues and scams that can affect military consumers, including...

Cases and Proceedings

Capitol Network Distance Learning Programs, LLC

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 13, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3089

Cases and Proceedings

Stepping Stonez Development, LLC

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 10, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3263

Press Release

FTC Unveils Mobile-Friendly Financial Readiness Website for Military Members and Personal Financial Managers

Date

November 15, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission unveiled a financial readiness website designed for mobile devices to help members of the military community navigate personal financial decisions in light of the unique...

Press Release

FTC and Veterans Administration Sign Agreement Furthering Efforts To Protect Service Members Who Use Military Education Benefits

Date

November 12, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission and the Veterans Administration signed a Memorandum of Agreement to further their ongoing efforts to stop fraudulent and deceptive practices targeted at U.S. service...

Press Release

FTC, Partners To Recognize Second Annual Military Consumer Protection Day July 16

Date

July 9, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission, along with more than 30 public and private sector organizations, are collaborating to provide military consumers with free resources about managing their money, avoiding...

Press Release

Federal Government Launches New System to Gather Complaints From Military Veterans, Servicemembers Regarding Higher Education Institutions

Date

January 30, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission, in partnership with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and several other federal agencies, announced a new complaint process to gather input from veterans...

Testimony

Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On "Soldiers As Consumers: Predatory and Unfair Business Practices Harming the Military Community"

Date

November 20, 2013

Charles Harwood, Former Deputy Director

Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission On "Soldiers As Consumers: Predatory and Unfair Business Practices Harming the Military Community (136.08 KB)

Press Release

FTC Testifies Before Congress on Fraud Affecting Military Community

Date

November 20, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission testified before a U.S. Senate Committee regarding the agency’s law enforcement and educational efforts to combat deceptive and unfair practices that impact servicemembers...

Press Release

FTC Poses Eight Questions to Ask When Choosing a College After Military Service

Date

October 31, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission is advising servicemembers, veterans, and their families that some for-profit schools may be more interested in gaining access to their post 9/11 GI Bill benefits than...

Press Release

FTC, Partners To Kick Off First Military Consumer Protection Day July 17

Date

July 16, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission is teaming up with other government agencies and organizations to mark the first Military Consumer Protection Day (MCPD) on July 17 and kick off a year-round campaign to...

Press Release

FTC Action Leads to Shutdown of Texas-based Debt Collector that Allegedly Used Deception, Insults, and False Threats Against Consumers

Date

January 31, 2013

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court shut down a Houston-based debt collection operation that allegedly illegally used insults, lies, and false threats to collect on...

Press Release

Second FTC Roundtable to Discuss Motor Vehicle Sales and Financing Issues; Focus on Military Consumers, Financial Literacy, and Fair Lending

Date

July 5, 2011

The Federal Trade Commission will host its second roundtable to gather information on consumers’ experiences in the sale and financing of motor vehicles at dealerships. The roundtable will be held in...

Press Release

FTC and DOD Launch "Military Sentinel"

Date

September 24, 2002

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Defense today announced the launch of Military Sentinel, the first online consumer complaint database specifically tailored to the unique needs of...

Business Blog

Veterans: Here’s help to protect your small business

Date

July 20, 2026

As a veteran, you’ve worked hard to protect our country. And if you’re a veteran-run small business, you know how important it is to have protections against scammers and cybercriminals. Your best...

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