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FTC takes on unproven health claims and “own-dorsements” By Lesley Fair It’s a disturbing trend. Companies are targeting older consumers, claiming to have easy answers for serious diseases for which there may not be a proven cure. That’s one allegation in the FTC’s action against Nevada-based telemarketer Health Center, Inc.  Another count challenges what we call “own-dorsements.” Read more >

Sprays and pills that cure it all? Not true. by Rosario Méndez Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Marketers try to sell us things like sprays and pills that supposedly cure it all, help us lose weight, get rid of wrinkles, and more. But some marketers make claims about their products without having any proof and may lie about the results people experience after using their products. That’s what the FTC alleges Health Center Inc. and its owner Peggy Pearce, the telemarketers of Rejuvi-Cell, Rejuvi-Sea, and Rejuvi-Stem, did. Read more >

FTC: Coronavirus scams, Part 2

by Colleen Tressler
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time. Earlier this month, we sent warning letters to seven sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments. So far, all of the companies have made big changes to their advertising to remove unsupported claims. But scammers don’t take a break. Here’s an update on more scams we’re seeing, and steps you can take to protect yourself, your personal information, and your wallet.
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Update on 2020 Census Operations The Census Bureau continues to carefully monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and follow the guidance of federal, state, and local health authorities. We are adjusting some operations with two key principles in mind: 1) protecting the health and safety of our staff and the public, and 2) fulfilling our statutory requirement to deliver the 2020 Census counts to the President on schedule. Read More Our key message right now is: It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own—whether online at 2020census.gov, over the phone, or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. Should any additional adjustments need to be made, the Census Bureau will communicate these changes broadly and promptly. More than 14 million households have already responded to the census. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. How You Can Safely Promote Census Response Here are some of the many ways you can safely promote the 2020 Census: Post a blog or video message from your leadership encouraging census response. Send notices to your employees and email lists to encourage response. Leverage collaboration platforms, employee resource groups, text messages, and customer bills and receipts. Host a webinar or teleconference to share census information and answer questions. Write letters to the editor or op-eds on why census participation is important, particularly to support challenges like the coronavirus (COVID-19). Provide free advertising opportunities to promote the 2020 Census. Actively monitor, fact check, and correct census misinformation on social networks. 2020 Materials Looking for 2020 Census resources?  Sample drop-in messages to encourage census response Responding without a Census ID FAQ   Help us Promote the 2020 Census on Social Media Check out our social media resources for sample posts and downloadable images and videos you can use on your social media channels to promote the 2020 Census. Get Out the Count Video Challenge The Census Bureau’s innovation team—the Census Open Innovation Labs—has launched a first-of-its-kind Video Prize Challenge for content creators to help get the word out about the 2020 Census. Three prizes will be awarded: a $30,000 grand prize, a $10,000 runner-up prize, and a $10,000 student prize. Learn More Recent Releases COVID-19 Who Are the Millions Who Receive Nutrition Assistance? TV Show Host Sheryl Underwood Wants You to be Counted 2020 Census Updates Modernizing Disclosure Avoidance: What We've Learned, Where We Are Now Reaching Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Through Music Reaching Out to the Young and Mobile to Respond to the 2020 Census Upcoming Releases & Events 2020 Response Rates Vintage 2019 Population Estimates: March 26 Faith Communities Census Weekend of Action: March 27-29 American FactFinder Retiring March 31 Census Day 2020: April 1