According to theFederal Trade Commission (FTC), you are legally entitled to withhold payment on the disputed charge (or disputed amount) while your credit card issuer looks into the charge. In most cases, though, your card issuer will take care of this part for you by posting a temporary c...
Scammers may send spam emails claiming unrecognized charges were made on the victim’s account for antivirus subscriptions. They claim that the victim must call a phone number if they don’t recognize the charge. This is entirely fake and just a scam for remote access. The End Goal – Ste...
How common is identity theft? Sadly, identity theft happens far too often. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US received 444,602 identity theft reports in 2018 alone. This represents a 41% increase in annual identity theft reports since 2008. Over 35% of reports received were instanc...
Decide on a niche. Choose your platform. Find relevant affiliate marketing programs. Create valuable content. Build an audience. Follow FTC guidelines. Is affiliate marketing worth it? The affiliate marketing industry surpassed $8.2 billion in 2023, according to Statista. Affiliate marketing is inexpen...
Junk fees are surcharges that are paid for various transactions. Learn about how they can be avoided and whether they impact your credit score.
The FCC is in charge of the various communications spectrums that all broadcasters and communications companies use to connect themselves and their customers to each other. The spectrum auctions not only generate income for their use, they also make sure the winning bidder uses the spectrum for it...
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One of the most significant features of the CPRA is its enforcement. While state attorneys general typically handle privacy cases—unless the FTC is involved, and even then, it’s often a partnership—the CPRA establishes a new privacy regulator. ...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency that aims to protect consumers and ensure a competitive market by enforcing antitrust laws.
According to the FTC, franchisors have an obligation to provide the franchisee with the FDD at least 14 days before it needs to be signed or before any initial money is exchanged. The franchisee has a right to a copy of the FDD after the franchisor has received the application and agreed ...