Tag Archives: FTC

Consumer Reviews vs. Business’ Reputation



Consumer reviews are more than a business’ privilege to boost its reputation. They are a consumer’s right. The Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) sees consumer reviews as a tool that allows customers to learn about a company before doing business with them. Carl Settlemyer, Attorney, at the FTC helps businesses understand how to comply with the Consumer Review Fairness Act.


Cybersecurity for Small Businesses



Small businesses! You are NOT immune from cyber-attacks. Hackers do not discriminate when it comes to who they target. Now more than ever, cybersecurity is a critical need in the world of small and medium-sized businesses. Lisa Shifferle, an attorney in the FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education, shares her insights on this pertinent topic. Small business owners, you’ll want to take notes on this one!


FTC Signals an Alarm on Children Advertising



The world of technology has changed, and its time that COPPA change along with it. In this episode, Dona Fraser, Vice President of the Children Advertising Review Unit shares how she envisions COPPA evolving to meet the arising needs that our endless transforming digital environment brings.


New Credit Law Explained



It’s Cybersecurity month, and we have great news for you. New federal law, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, is helping all Americans take another step towards online safety. Here is Lisa Schifferle, Attorney in the FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education, providing us with an overview of how this new law leads to more cyber safety.


Donate With Care



Tracy Thorleifson, Attorney with the FTC  joins us to help businesses understand how to spot charities that are truly working for the betterment of individuals, communities, and our world. She specifically shares an initiative from the FTC to uncover the bad actors of veteran charity fraud. Don’t miss this episode.