Oversight of Telemarketing Practices
A hearing was held on the oversight of telemarketing practices. The hearing focused on major consumer protection and fraud prevention… read more
A hearing was held on the oversight of telemarketing practices. The hearing focused on major consumer protection and fraud prevention issues under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission, including the effectiveness of the national Do-Not-Call registry, the effectiveness of the Credit Repair Organizations Act, and the growth of telemarketing fraud, particularly against older Americans. close
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