The Internet and Consumer Protection
Ms. Bernstein moderated a roundtable discussion about the upcoming Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hearings on consumer protection, internet, and globalization. The panelists discussed what i…
101 viewsMs. Bernstein moderated a roundtable discussion about the upcoming Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hearings on consumer protection, internet, and globalization. The panelists discussed what i…
101 viewsWitnesses testified about potential health hazards and possible benefits of providing dietary supplements to children. Among the topics they addressed were the proper use of supplements, mar…
299 viewsDirector of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Howard Beales spoke about a recent survey regarding consumer fraud. He also responded to questions from audience members.
53 viewsWitnesses testified before a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee about Internet pornography. Among the issues they addressed were marketing pornography online, the use of peer-to-peer net…
14,132 viewsWitnesses testified about the use of software and programs designed to track Internet use after downloading computer applications over the Internet. Among the issues they addressed were priv…
103 viewsTestimony was heard about the activities of consumer credit counseling agencies because of reports that many of the more recently established organizations abuse their non-profit status, off…
199 viewsAttorneys representing major league sporting associations and government officials testified about the safety and use of the dietary supplement Ephedra. Among the topics they addressed were …
235 viewsOfficials from the Federal Trade Commission, Mastercard, and victims of I.D. theft testified about the growing problem of identify theft. Topics included stronger law enforcement, prevention…
624 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters about fundraising fraud, efforts to alert the public about ways to detect fraudulent charitable schemes, and indictments of several people for fraud. Following t…
40 viewsOfficials announced the creation of a national “do not call” list to protect consumers from unwanted telephone solicitations and telemarketing firms. Following their remarks they answered qu…
48 viewsReal estate experts talked about various programs to provide sound financial advice to prospective homeowners in the minority community, coordinating national policies on minority homeowners…
121 viewsMr. Beales talked about federal efforts to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketers. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.
26 viewsWitnesses testified about charities and how they used money collected in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, including whether the money will be used directly to help victims and…
450 viewsAt a press conference held at the Federal Trade Commission, participants talked with reporters about the FTC’s announcement of new law enforcement action against the fraudulent marketing of …
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