Samuel Levine

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Bärenbrüder (S1/F1) im TV Programm: 17.01.

Jan 16, 2025 | hoerzu.at | Steve Bencich |Lorne Cameron |David Hoselton |Stephen Anderson |Nathan Greno |Thom Enriquez | +18 more

» Herzerwärmende Freundschaftsfabel « BeschreibungDer junge Indianer Kenai hat nur eins im Sinn: Rache! Er will den Bären töten, der seinen Bruder umbrachte. Dann aber wird er selbst in einen wilden Petz verwandelt und muss lernen, die Welt aus dem Blickwinkel des mächtigen Tieres zu begreifen...
State of the Bureau: A BCP Progress Report

Jan 16, 2025 | ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

On Monday I leave the FTC after eight wonderful years, most recently leading the Bureau of Consumer Protection. I cannot imagine more fulfilling work. Consumer protection has been my passion since law school, when I advocated for families fighting to stay in their homes after the financial crisis. That experience taught me the importance of a muscular government – one ready to take on powerful interests to protect people from economic abuses.
State of the Bureau: A BCP Progress Report

Jan 15, 2025 | consumer.ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

During open season for the Health Insurance Marketplace, you might have seen an increase — maybe a flood — of ads for health plans. The ads might promise comprehensive health insurance…but the plan turns out to have limited benefits. Or it’s a medical discount card and not insurance at all. Some ads might promise rewards or rebates to anyone who signs up for a plan. Or they might say they’re from the government – or government-endorsed, hoping to gain your trust. How to make heads or tails of it all?
For Veterans Day, share how you spot and avoid scams

Nov 8, 2024 | consumer.ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

Looking to get or switch your Marketplace health insurance during open enrollment (November 1, 2024 – January 15, 2025)? Don’t click on ads that say they offer free things like phones or cash cards for gas, groceries, or bills to those who enroll in a health insurance plan. They’re probably scams. Instead, use the official Health Insurance Marketplace to find plans you qualify for, get help signing up, or enroll in the plan you choose directly.
How the FTC is showing its commitment to protecting renters’ rights

Jun 4, 2024 | ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

Housing costs take a big bite out of most Americans’ budgets, especially consumers looking for a suitable place to live during a fluctuating rental market. That’s why the FTC has particular concerns when in their quest for one of the most basic human needs – a roof over their heads – prospective renters are subjected to practices that violate the law.
Small businesses: FTC has your back this week - and every week

Apr 29, 2024 | ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

We’re delighted to celebrate National Small Business Week from April 28th to May 4th. The FTC is proud to champion the interests of small businesses throughout the year by challenging unfair or deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition. Here are seven recent examples of how the FTC works to ensure that small businesses get a fair shake in the marketplace. • Taking action against PPP-related deception.
Business Blog’s Clear Eye on AI

Apr 10, 2024 | ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

We like to think the FTC Business Blog offers an occasional notable quote – or quotable note – on the issues businesses and consumers are talking about. Right now no topic is more top-of-mind than artificial intelligence. That’s why we’re pleased that Aspen Digital has named a Business Blog post by FTC attorney Mike Atleson to its first Reporting on AI Hall of Fame.
Tolling Agreements: A Win-Win for Parties and the Public

Feb 20, 2024 | ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

The Bureau of Consumer Protection welcomes an open dialogue with parties cooperating with its investigations. Such dialogue allows the Bureau to make more informed decisions on whether to recommend an enforcement action and, if so, whether such an action can be resolved without the need for protracted litigation.
This NCPW, let’s talk about impersonation scams

Mar 2, 2023 | consumer.ftc.gov | Samuel Levine

It’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2023 and it couldn’t come at a better time. The FTC’s recently released top frauds of 2022 have impersonation scams at #1 again. So, this NCPW, let’s talk with friends, family, and neighbors about spotting and avoiding these impersonation scams. These scams are designed to be hard to spot: it looks like an email from your bank, logo and all. But logos are easily faked. That call has the right caller ID. But technology makes phone numbers easy to fake.
FTC Claims Drug Discount App GoodRx Leaked User Data to Facebook, Google

Feb 3, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Samuel Levine

The FTC claims that drug discount app GoodRx has been selling user data to Facebook and Google. Although the Masters of the Universe have an insatiable appetite for personal details of all types, medical data is particularly prized for use in advertising and other ventures.