Ftc Articles

1). Reverse Mortgages – A Tax Free Income For Senior Citizens By : sandalwood
I fully realize if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is and There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (TANSTAAFL) immediately jumped into your head when you read the title of this article. However, if you are 62 or over, you may have just found the goose that laid the golden egg. A reverse mortgage is exactly what the name implies. Rather than you paying a monthly sum of money to a mortgage company, a mortgage company pays you.
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2). When Debt Collectors Cross the Line – Bogus Threats & Illegal Collection Tactics By : Charles J. Phelan
If you are behind on your bills and on the receiving end of collection phone calls, you will probably hear collectors make some very threatening statements. While most debt collection professionals try to stay within the boundaries defined by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), many others cross the line on a regular basis. In 2004, the Federal Trade Commission (www.
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3). FTC Names Dirty Dozen Email Scams By : SD Lawyer
The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for issuing and enforcing rules for consumer issues on the Internet. As part of this process, the FTC has published a list of the 12 scams you are most likely to receive as email. The Dirty Dozen Scams The "dirty dozen" are: 1. Business opportunities These business opportunities make it sound easy to start a business that will bring lots of income without much work or cash outlay.
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4). Bloggers Need to Beware of Violating FTC Deceptive Practice Standards When Making Endorsements By : Robert Masud
The Federal Trade Commission has handed down an advisory opinion that may have dire consequences for companies that employ individuals who are involved in blogging and promote those companies products or services while blogging.
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5). Marketing Through Blogs Presents New Legal Risks By : Robert Masud
As blogs have become more potent marketing and promotional forces, various legal issues have arisen that warrant close consideration.
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6). Prompt Delivery Rules – Internet Product Sales By : SD Lawyer
The Internet is the fastest growing source of mail order sales. The explosive growth in the goods and services sold online has in the past taken many online sellers by surprise: demand has outpaced supply, depleting inventories and disappointing customers. This can lead to serious problems with the FTC. The FTC has issues directives spelling out the ground rules for making promises about shipments, notifying consumers about unexpected delays, and refunding consumers' money.
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7). Free Credit Reports: Get Yours Today! By : Matthew C. Keegan
You may have seen the ads telling you where you can get copies of your consumer credit reports for free. Read the fine print and you will see that there is some sort of catch with these ads that will ultimately cost you money. You don’t need to pay for your reports no matter what someone else says. Let’s take a look at how you can really and truly get copies of your credit reports for free.
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8). FTC Requires Companies To Destroy Consumer Records By : SD Lawyer
On June 1, 2005, the Federal Trade Commission issued new regulations requiring companies to destroy certain consumer records. The specific rule requires consumer information such as credit reports to be physically destroyed after it is used. Records The rule covers practically any consumer records. Examples include credit reports, court records, employment histories and rental histories to mention only a few.
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