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NewsFebruary 11, 2014

FTC Settles With Two Dealers for Deceptive Advertising

By unanimous vote, the Federal Trade Commission approves final orders settling charges against two dealers for deceptive advertising.

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On the Pointby Jim ZieglerOctober 22, 2013

True Concern: Looking Back on TrueCar Controversy

‘Da Man’ finds himself blindsided by an FTC investigation long after mending fences with TrueCar and its founder.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

2 Dealers Accused of False Advertising Settle With FTC

As part of their settlement with the FTC, two dealers from Maryland and Ohio are prohibited from advertising discounts or prices unless the ads clearly disclose any qualifications or restrictions.

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NewsMay 7, 2013

FTC: Credit Report Errors Result in Less Favorable Loan Terms

A recent study by the Federal Trade Commission determined that, for five percent of consumers, credit report errors led to them paying more for products such as auto loans and insurance.

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Done Dealby Gregory ArroyoMarch 20, 2013

Unified Front

Regulators are looking at our business, but the editor doesn’t think we have anything to fear — that’s if we’re ready to become part of the solution.

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ArticlesMarch 20, 2013

Red Flag Update Defines 'Creditor'

Whatever you’ve heard about the Red Flags Rule, the FTC’s weapon against identity theft is still in play for most dealers. But there are some changes to consider.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2013

Identity Theft Tops FTC's Complaint List for 2012

Last year was a record-breaking year for consumer complaints received by the FTC, and identify theft once again topped the list.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

FTC: 5 Percent of Consumers Have Erroneous Credit Reports

A new FTC study on credit report accuracy found that one in five consumers had an error on at least one of their credit reports.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2013

Say Goodbye to Arbitration Agreements?

The magazine’s legal eagle dusts off his crystal ball to make his annual regulatory predictions. This year, he makes four bold predictions that every dealer needs to read.

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NewsJanuary 31, 2013

FTC Settlement Permanently Halts Auto Debt Consulting Operation

The FTC's settlement bans two sellers of alleged fraudulent auto loan modifications from marketing debt relief services.

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