the nation's chief regulator of advertising - is trying too hard to keep consumers from being misled by Internet bloggers. The agency's new rules put unprecedented restrictions on freedom of speech. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission will require bloggers to clearly disclose any freebies or payments they get from companies for reviewing their products. ...more

October 5, 2009

A federal judge has issued two temporary restraining orders designed to stop what officials call a wave of deceptive "robo-calls" warning people their auto warranties are expiring and offering to sell them new service plans. ...more

May 16, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission is trying to outwit the catchy FreeCreditReport.com commercials with its own ads touting a government-sponsored free service. ...more

March 27, 2009

A company offering a free card for discount prices on prescription drugs is asking the Highlands County commissioners to participate at no cost in the company's marketing plan. ...more

January 19, 2009

The Federal Trade Commission has removed the last regulatory hurdle for Verizon Wireless' purchase of Alltel Corp., which will create the country's largest wireless carrier, the agency said Wednesday. ...more

December 11, 2008

If you just re-discovered the gift card in your wallet — lodged in between the movie stubs and tattered coupon — you're not alone. ...more

November 29, 2008

The Federal Trade Commission charged five companies with making false and misleading claims for cancer cures and said Thursday that it has reached settlements with six others. ...more

September 19, 2008

After a barrage of consumer complaints, the government is banning phone calls of prerecorded sales messages unless consumers agree to receive the calls. ...more

August 22, 2008

To help residents protect themselves against identity theft, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will present a free one-hour seminar this evening at a Borders bookstore. ...more

August 15, 2008