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How To Report Suspicious Online Reviews

September 12, 2022

Whether you’re a consumer or a business owner, here’s how to report suspicious online reviews across some popular websites. And be sure to tell the FTC: ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Amazon Facebook Google

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Buying a Used Car From a Dealer

August 25, 2022

Whether you’re 16 or 60, buying a used car can be an exciting experience. But it can also be a big financial commitment, with some industry reports estimating that the average price of a used car is

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How To Use the EnergyGuide Label To Shop for Home Appliances

August 27, 2022

The less energy an appliance like a refrigerator or dishwasher uses, the less it costs to run — which means more money in your pocket each year. The EnergyGuide label is the yellow tag you’ll find

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Want to get rid of your timeshare? Read this before you hire someone to help

Rosario Mendez

November 22, 2022

Timeshare exit companies advertise a lot. Many "guarantee" they can get you out of your timeshare contract, but sometimes these companies are simply a scam. In a case announced today, the FTC said a

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How to steer clear of a flood-damaged car

Colleen Tressler

November 15, 2022

Shopping for a car? With new car prices averaging more than $48,000, you may be thinking about buying used. But in the wake of disasters like Hurricane Ian, tread lightly: after a hurricane or flood

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FTC squashes company claims that dietary supplements treat or prevent COVID-19

Colleen Tressler

November 22, 2022

In the FTC’s latest case targeting fake COVID-19 claims, the agency took action against Margrett Priest Lewis and the company she founded and manages, Precision Patient Outcomes, Inc. (PPO). Lewis and

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