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FBI Warns Consumers of Discount Medical Scams

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On April 30, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Public Service Announcement warning consumers about fraudulent discount medical scams. These scams typically involve deceptive offers for health insurance...more

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Facing the Scam: What to Do If You've Fallen Victim to a NYC Apartment Rental Scheme

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There is a horrific scam that preys on the vulnerability of renters in New York City, and it happens more often than you might think. The process of securing an apartment in the city is already difficult enough. It involves...more

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FTC Public Comment Request Signals Continued Increase in State AGs Enforcement Efforts

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On June 7, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") announced a request for public comments ("Request") regarding how it can enhance collaboration efforts with state attorneys general ("AGs") to more effectively...more

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Privacy Tip #339 – Scammers Take Advantage of Disaster Victims

Seeing the victims in Kentucky following the devastating floods is heartbreaking. Even more distressing is seeing those who are trying to help by donating funds to the relief effort victimized as well....more

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Privacy Tip #320 – 2021 Goes Down as Top Year for Fraud

2021 will go down in our minds as many things, including the year in which more people reported fraud and the highest dollar amount of fraud losses in history. Not a great statistic....more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (February 22, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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FTC Commences Rulemaking Targeting Business and Government Impersonation Fraud

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On December 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 4-0 to issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to commence a rulemaking targeting rising business and government impersonation fraud. Critically, the...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (March 15, 2021)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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As State Level First Responders, AGs Contend with New Challenges in Response to COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the United States, state attorneys general (AGs) are updating their playbooks in an effort to deal with this unprecedented crisis. ...more

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AGs on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Fight

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The United States has not had to combat a pandemic like COVID-19 for nearly a century; unfortunately, it seems that it will be our reality for months to come. ...more

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