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FTC Might Start Investigating Bloggers for Graft Lawyers at the Federal Trade Commission are proposing to include bloggers and website commentators in the rules that have traditionally regulated business advertisers. federal trade commission • ftc • investigating bloggers • internet writers • endorsement deals
Saving Money at the Gas Pump: Whether you are shopping for a new car or just trying to maintain the one you have, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas purchases. alternative fuel vehicles • hybrid electric vehicles • fuel economy • federal trade commission (ftc) • american petroleum institute
Saving More Money at the Gas Pump: Whether driving cross-town or cross-country, everybody wants to save money at the pump. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that — alternative fuel vehicles • hybrid electric vehicles • fuel economy • federal trade commission (ftc) • american petroleum institute
Internet Employment Scams Job scam offers for stay at home moms, retirees and college students are not new. Now scammers, or criminals, are aiming to assist laid off employees. avoid job scammers • career builder and monster • land a legitimate job • criminals turn to out of work americans • federal bureau of investigation (fbi)
Phishing and ID Theft Phishing relies on uninformed victims. Be aware to be safe. identity theft • id theft • phishing • victim • consumer
Getting the Best Protection From Identity Theft Keeping a name, social security number, and other information out of the hands of identity thieves isn't always easy, but there are ways to protect personal details. identity theft protection services • identity protection services • theft protection services • identity theft protection • identity theft protection software
The Use of Credit and Debit Card Blocking Credit and debit card blocking also known as putting a hold on a credit or debit card, can create a sometimes unforeseen problem when booking into a hotel. credit card blocking • hold on credit card • credit card company • federal trade commission • debit card
Genetic Testing Genetic testing without a doctor's consultation may not provide consumers with enough information to make informed health care decisions. genetic testing • direct-to-consumer genetic tests • dtc genetic tests • at-home genetic tests • genetic disease
Best Websites for Starting a Small Business Entrepreneurs who would like to start a business but don't know where to turn will be pleased to know of several websites that provide guidance. Here's how. business information • business education • small business information • how to start a business • start your own business
Can Credit Repair Agencies Fix Bad Credit? With US banks and other lenders tightening the rules on their lending criteria, some people with less than perfect credit reports are having their applications refused. free credit reports • credit dispute • credit reporting agencies • credit repair agencies • credit problems
Cold pasteurization, aka irradiation, flops Test markets in Florida and Wisconsin reject irradiated red meat despite misleading advertising meat • irradiation • advertising • pasteurization • beef
Consumer Rights and Debt Under the Fair Dept Collection Practices Act, consumers are protected by legal rights that debt collectors must adhere to. consumer rights and debt • federal trade commission and consumer rights • rights regard debt collector contact • debt collector harassment • stopping debt collectors
FDA Warning Public About Counterfeit Tamiflu Let the buyer beware! Many products available online for H1N1 influenza are unapproved or completely fraudulent. The FDA is working with the FTC to stop this practice. h1n1 treatment • influenza treatment • counterfeit tamiflu • oseltamivir for flu • swine flu treatment
Fraudulent Swine Flu Cure vs. Medical Treatment Ads for fraudulent swine flu cures are online. Fake flu treatments, remedies, and even vaccines are unregulated. Scams are worse than perceived H1N1 vaccine dangers. h1n1 vaccine side effects vs. swine flu symptoms • how to tell if it's swine flu or the common cold • congestion and pain: natural cold & flu remedies • sinus congestion remedies • natural sinus cures
Secured Credit Cards for Bad Credit Risks Prepaid or secured credit cards for bad credit risks can be an effective way for Americans with high levels of personal debt to rebuild a poor credit report. secured credit cards for bad credit risks • prepaid credit cards • bad credit no credit no problem • personal debt • benefits of secured credit cards
What Debt Collectors Cannot Do To Get a Payment Debt collectors may use unethical practices to bully consumers into making payments. Stop collection agency harassment with information from the Federal Trade Commission. profitable internet freelance writing businesses • improve your credit rating • getting out of credit card debt • quick ways to start making money at home online • avoiding credit card fraud
Amazing Alexandrite Gemstone Learn about Alexandrite, the rare, expensive, color-shifting gemstone for those born in the month of June. junes birthstone • alexandrite • color changing gemstones • russian gemstones • gemini birthstone
Another drama unfolds on antitrust regulation in the IT business Against the backdrop of the growing Enron scandal that brings new disclosures each day, another antitrust controversy has emerged, but in the information technology (IT) industry. information technology • software • media • department of justice • federal trade commission
Bulk Email & Marketing Email Best Practices By following marketing email best practices, companies can get better value from their bulk email campaigns. Adhering to current laws for commercial emails is important. marketing email best practices • email best practice • email best practices • email newsletter best practices • bulk email
Detecting False Job Advertisements Desperate times in the workforce result in a growing number of employment scams; ads may look promising, but don't be fooled. If an ad looks suspicious check it out. detecting false job advertisements • employment scams • deceptive job ads • fraudulent businesses • signs of false job ads
Expiration Dates on Contact Lenses Contact lens prescriptions expire and contact lenses come with expiration dates. Consumer protection and safety are the reason behind the dates. contact lens expire • contact prescription expiration • do contact lenses expire • contact vial expired • contact package expire
Fuel Saving Devices With rising gas prices, you may be tempted to try fuel saving devices. Do they really work? Are they worth the added expense? fuel saving devices • fuel additives • fuel • gas • additives
Health Concerns of the hCG Diet The hCG diet has many nutrition professionals and doctors speaking out on deceptive claims, lack of proof, and the questionable background of its promoter. hcg diet • health concerns • kevin truudeau • injecting hormones • diet scams
How to Obtain a Free Credit Report in the US The Federal Trade Commission's Build a Better Credit Report offers an insight into how credit scoring works, how it could be improved and how to get a free credit report. free credit report • credit reference agency • credit history • check credit report • credit score
ID Theft over the Phone ID theft is becoming more prevalent. Some criminals call their victims and lie about who they are to get your personal information. computer security • scammers • scams • software • fraudulent
Standards for "Green" Labels As more consumers become environmentally aware and concerned, many products are boasting "green" labels. But, how can you be sure they are what they say? green labels. eco-labels • biodegradable • compostable • recyclable • green standards
The Best Identity Theft Software and Services Statistics say an identity theft occurs every three seconds. To avoid being victims, people have several options to protect themselves from identity thieves. identity theft • identity theft software • identity theft lawyer • identity theft attorney • identity theft protection services
Best Marketing Strategies Improve Holiday Sales Just five simple online marketing tasks can boost profits this holiday season. Use this ecommerce marketing strategy to maximize holiday website traffic. marketing on the internet • small business marketing • marketing strategies for the holidays • online marketing strategies • making money on the internet
Blogging as Marketing Strategy Under Scruniny On December 1, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission's new rules for marketers take effect and impact many small business marketing strategies. marketing strategy • marketing strategies • small business marketing • social networking marketing • blogging
Can Bloggers Accept Free Products or Services? Popular bloggers and online writers are frequently offered free products for review or consideration, and new FTC rules address the question of online freebies. blogger freebies • online writers freebie • free stuff online • ftc free gifts • comp bloggers
Credit Card Debt Solutions Financial self empowerment requires eliminating credit card debt once and for all. credit card debt solutions • how to eliminate credit card debt • negotiate credit card debt • monitor finance charges • debt relief companies
FTC Targets Bloggers and Social Media Posters Onliners like bloggers and social media whiz kids and adults who take payment or free gifts from companies to plug products may be on the hook for up to $11,000. ftc regulations onine • ftc bloggers • ftc online • federal trade commission laws online • new online ftc laws. new ftc rules
Functional Foods or Designer Foods Today's nutrition savvy consumers demand tasty food that offers more than basic nutrition. Although not all the data are in, functional foods may be filling this need. designer foods • nutraceuticals • regulation of health claims • benefits of • future implications on health and industry
Progressive Legislation from 1913 - 1914 The only Political Scientist and Historian to ever hold the presidency, Woodrow Wilson had many ideas about the types of legislation he wanted to enact once in office. revenue act • federal reserve act • underwood tariff • 16th amendment • clayton antitrust act
Work at Home Business Scams Home business work at home scams are listed. Legitimate home based business advice. Ideas for parents, with work from home jobs, includes children games. work at home business scams • stay at home jobs • home based business advice • work from home jobs hype • work from home
Plus-Size Advocates Brief essays on four women who have been advocates for the plus-size women and big men in our society. Each in her own way has shown us it is ok to be big. body size issues • body size issues and concerns hub • society & culture • plus-size advocates • peggy hoehne
Telemarketing Sales Rule Consumer rights in dealing with telemarketers. telemarketing • telephone • sales • marketing • consumer |
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