Category: FTC
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FTC Business Opportunity Rule Takes Down Another Scam
The Federal Trade Commission just shut down a big e-commerce scheme that took millions from hopeful entrepreneurs. The case exposes how certain operators manipulated dreams of financial independence into a $12 million nightmare for thousands of consumers. As legitimate business opportunity providers, you must distinguish yourselves from these harmful practices. The FTC’s action demonstrates their…
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FTC Ramps Up AI Regulation with new Impersonation Rule
In a significant move to protect consumers and legitimate businesses, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the implementation of the Impersonation Rule, which went into effect on April 11, 2024. This new rule specifically targets scams and deceptive practices involving the impersonation of government agencies and businesses, with a particular focus on the growing…
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New FTC Telemarketing Rules: What Merchants Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced significant updates to the Telemarketing Sales Rules (TSR), aimed at strengthening consumer protection and cracking down on deceptive telemarketing practices. These changes come as part of the FTC’s ongoing review of the TSR, which includes do-not-call provisions and prohibitions on most telemarketing robocalls to consumers. The new…
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FTC v Automators AI: A Guide for Business Opportunity Merchants and Coaches
In this new era where artificial intelligence (AI) has become the golden ticket in e-commerce, a recent ruling by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sends a powerful message across the bow of all business opportunity merchants and coaches: integrity is non-negotiable. The case in point? The owners of Automators AI, a once-promising AI-driven e-commerce scheme…
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Latest FTC Crackdown Is Out for Business Opportunity Sector, Here’s How to Avoid Shutdown
In the biz op sector, staying afloat means more than just having a killer strategy and an infectious enthusiasm for your venture. It’s also about navigating the intricate web of regulations and staying on the right side of the law. And when we talk about law and business, there’s one heavyweight that can’t be ignored:…
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