Outlet Stores: Shop At Your Own Risk
The problem for consumers is that the Federal Trade Commission has no standardized definition for "factory outlet" or "outlet store".
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The problem for consumers is that the Federal Trade Commission has no standardized definition for "factory outlet" or "outlet store".
The Federal Trade Commission reports that the occurrence rate for identity theft incidents is high, and it doesn't look like that trend will change anytime soon.
Apple will refund at least $32.5 million to consumers to settle a federal case involving purchases that kids made without their parents' permission while playing on mobile apps, the government announced Wednesday.
Nj senior senator Bob Menendez is calling on the FTC to, in effect, turn up the heat on retailers to make sure customer security is placed ahead of corporate profits.
Cellphone protection plans may sound hassle free, but is that really true?
While free trial offers are a great way to test out a product without fully committing, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan says you have to be sure to check out the offer carefully.
Consumers can buy insurance for their smart phones, but 3 On Your Side's Jim Donovan takes a look to see if it's really worth it.
Advertising and marketing on the internet is, in fact, regulated by the Federal Trade Commission.
Even if you're on the Do Not Call list, you still probably get robocalls. The Federal Trade Commission wants to put a stop to that.
A new Federal Trade Commission report at least 200 million people covered by the U-S credit reporting industry have at least one error on one of their credit reports.
What could be more eco-friendly than clothes made of bamboo? Clothes made of rayon.
Do you have a kid who uses your phone to play games? The FTC has information you need to know.
The government is out with new regulations designed to keep kids safe from those who wish to track them online.
In its random examination of 400 smartphone apps designed for children, the FTC says most failed to inform parents about data the app gathered and who could access it.
If you wanted to be just like Kim Kardashian (and who wouldn't) and you went out and bought a pair of Skecher's Shape-up sneakers, you can get money back.
Studies show that one dollar of every ten dollars spent is spent in on-line purchases. Now the law may finally be entering the 21st century as the 'Mail Order Rule' protects consumers.
What's the first thing you should do if you find that you're the victim of identity theft? And then what?
It's been said that the devil is in the details, and when it comes to fine print, it seems the devil may be getting the upper hand!
Mobile payment apps allow you to pay for coffee, food and even other merchandise with the wave of your phone at the register. But is using them safe?
Do online advertisers know too much about you? The feds have been taking a look at that question -- and what to do about it.
The federal regulators want app makers to be up-front with what personal details are gathered and how they're using that info -- and they say parents must keep a closer eye on their kids' touchscreens.
