Looking back at privacy in 2016, and on to the future
By Nat Wood
Protecting consumers’ privacy and personal data has long been a priority at the FTC. Over the years, we’ve helped millions of identity theft victims recover from that crime. We created the National Do Not Call Registry to limit unwanted telemarketing, and we continue to fight illegal robocalls. And we’ve brought more than sixty cases against companies that didn’t take reasonable steps to protect people’s data.Read more >
By Seena Gressin
If you’re a tax professional, you’re probably already deep into tax season and your time is in short supply. Give us an hour. It can help you save time and money, and avoid scams and stolen data.
On January 30, at 2 p.m. EST, the FTC, IRS, and the National Association of Tax Professionals invite you to a free webinar, Tax Identity Theft: Tax Professionals on the Ramparts. Get practical guidance about imposter scams targeting tax professionals, cybersecurity, and how tax professionals can help identity theft victims.
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By Lesley Fair
In promotional materials to attract prospective drivers, ride-hailing company Uber Technologies touted how much money drivers would earn and the favorable terms they could get by financing a car through Uber’s Vehicle Solutions Program. But according to an FTC complaint, Uber exaggerated those earnings claims and misrepresented the terms of its Vehicle Solutions Program.
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By Lesley Fair
“For many years, Western Union’s money transfer system has been used by fraudsters around the world to obtain money from their victims.” That’s how the FTC’s complaint against Western Union opens – and it tells a compelling story of a corporation the FTC says knew that massive fraud was afoot and had the ability to address it, but chose to look the other way.
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