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Sounding the phantom debt collection alarm – again

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The FTC has been issuing warnings to industry members for years to stay miles away from phantom debt collection – the practice of pressuring people to pay debts they don’t owe. Don’t collect phantom...
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Cryptocurrency webcast starts soon

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The Cubs are in Los Angeles and the White Sox have the day off, but there’s still a lot happening in Chicago today. The FTC’s workshop Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams is set to start at 1:00 PM...
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Credit card processing “deals†may be scams

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If you’re in a small business, you probably need a way for people to pay you – and ways to lower your costs. Scammers have been working both of those angles, promising businesses that they can save on...
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FTC goes to court to unravel robocalling net

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Do you have one of those massive white boards that takes up the entire wall of your conference room? You may need it to follow the machinations that multiple defendants allegedly engaged in so they...
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Operation Main Street targets scams against small business

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Small business keeps America in business. But while you have your shoulder to the wheel and nose to the grindstone, it can be tough to keep an eye out for scammers. That’s why the FTC and law...
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Online giving portals: What should you know?

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A common phrase in the world of charities is that there are many ways to give. Making an online donation is one way, and using an “online giving portal†is becoming a popular option. Check out our new...