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FTC to refund 2.6 million to small businesses, what's the check about?
The Federal Trade Commission is set to distribute over $2.6 million in refunds to thousands of small businesses affected by deceptive practices from First American Payment Systems. Discover if your ...
FTC warns against texts claiming people owe money for unpaid tolls
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert about scam texts telling people they owe money for unpaid tolls. The ...
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Did You Get This Text? Government Issues Warning About Latest Phone Scam
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to any and everyone with a smart phone: If you get a text about having an unpaid toll, do not click it. Whether you have traveled recently through a ...
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FTC warns against impersonators using chairman's name in fraud schemes
The scammer transfers you to someone they claim is with the government and can help with the issue. The scammers will go to ...
FTC warns of identity theft scams targeting taxpayers during filing season
As tax season gets underway, the Federal Trade Commission is issuing a new warning about evolving identity theft scams, urging taxpayers to stay alert.
Drivers Hit With FasTrak Toll Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
The text reads that the driver needs to pay their toll by a specific deadline "to avoid a fine and keep your license." ...
GOP Now Holds FTC Gavel, but Dems Signal They'll Be a Rowdy Minority
"He's just mad, and he shows it," University of Washington law professor Douglas Ross said of Democratic FTC commissioner ...