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Taking the “ploy†out of employment scams

Lesley Fair
The workplace is in transition, with people considering career changes or dealing with layoffs. But as the FTC has warned for years, scammers find a way to exploit every trend – and this time they
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FTC charges LasikPlus with dilate-and-switch pricing

Lesley Fair
“If you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or have an astigmatism, LasikPlus can help fix your vision for only $250.†That’s just one example of how LCA-Vision – consumers may know the company as LasikPlus
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Money Matters offers the latest on spotting and reporting scams

Lesley Fair
It’s right up there with eating more vegetables and hitting the gym. A top New Year’s resolution for many Americans is keeping a closer eye on their personal finances – a goal more important than ever
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The eyes have it – or at least they should

Lesley Fair
The eyes should have it: a copy of the prescription for their eyeglasses. That’s a right protected by the Ophthalmic Practice Rule, also known as the Eyeglass Rule to the millions of people who have
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Who experiences scams? A story for all ages

Many people think scams mostly affect older adults. But reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel tell a different story: anyone can be scammed. In fact, reports suggest that many scams are harming
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Remembering Chairman Michael Pertschuk

Samuel Levine, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection
You couldn’t miss the six-foot sign former FTC Chairman Michael Pertschuk had on his office wall: “Washington’s Headquarters for Magic Tricks Jokes – Fireworks.†He claimed to have salvaged it when a