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Learn to protect yourself online with privacy settings and good online practices. The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy.
What you post online could have an impact on people in the real world. The Federal Trade Commission deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pu
You've probably seen the ads for pills, powders, patches, belts, and creams promising to melt the pounds away without any diet or exercise. But do those products really work? Learn how to tell fact from fiction when it comes to weight loss products. Play the FTC's new Weight Loss Challenge game, and
