The FTC just announced final updates to the Telemarketing Sales Rule and there’s an important revision that will help protect small businesses from scammers who make misrepresentations in B2B calls. But that’s not all. The FTC also announced a proposed amendment to the TSR that would extend coverage to inbound telemarketing calls involving technical support services – another category of calls that has inflicted injury on consumers.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, aiming to stop the agency from implementing its new rule to limit credit card late fees.
LANSING – To wrap up National Consumer Protection Week, AG Nessel is highlighting the accomplishments of the Department’s Consumer Protection Team. The Consumer Protection Division was created by the late Frank Kelley, who served 10 consecutive terms as Michigan’s attorney general.
As we continue our deep dive into imposter scams, we’re taking a look at a new twist on tech support scams. Ever deal with a tech support scam? A warning pops up on your computer. It says your computer has a virus and gives you a number to call for help. You often end up paying hundreds of dollars to a scammer who pretends to deal with the fake virus.
Webinar - Thursday, May 16th at 2:00 Eastern - Join Judge Anderson for a look at what the statistics say about the future of consumer bankruptcy filings. Brought to you by the NACTT Academy. ConsiderChapter13.org
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