Videos

A panel moderated by Ms. Wartell discussed the upcoming Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hearings on consumer protection, the Internet, and globalization. The panelists discussed what issues w…

A conference on consumer fraud in the travel industry focused on issues such as online travel booking, consumer rights, emerging areas and methods of fraud, and protections enacted by states…

Guests talked about the recent decision by a federal court to block the implementation of the federal “Do Not Call” list, as well action by Congress to permit the regulation to take effect. …

Ms. Harrington discussed Congress' and the Federal Trade Commission’s interest in regulating unsolicited commercial electronic mail. Several senators have introduced legislation that would s…

Guests talked about telemarketing practices and proposed rules for a national “no call” list to protect consumers from unwanted solicitation. They also responded to viewer comments and quest…

Members of the Health Subcommittee met with witnesses who testified about abuses and fraudulent practices in the funeral industry.

Witnesses testified before a House Commerce Subcommittee about two proposed legislative measures that would make it unlawful for any person soliciting by telephone to interfere with or circu…

In the second day of hearings about unscrupulous practices by funeral homes, industry and government officials testified about consumer satisfaction with the industry. Among the topics they …

The Federal Trade Commission held a news conference to discuss consumer telephone bills and unexplained or exorbitant charges. Teresa Schwartz announced law enforcement actions against “cram…

The Federal Trade Commission talked to reporters about new regulations to combat telemarketing fraud. They would help prevent fraud by several actions, including making it easier to prosecut…