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Thursday, October 04, 2012  The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about a new computer scam that's tricked tens of thousands of people into giving up personal information to scammers posing as technical support employees.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a $45 million nationwide settlement with Skechers.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that some smart phone applications can be used to steal private photos and contacts without the user's consent.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The government has its eyes on a popular fruit-flavored, carbonated brew that's guzzled on college campuses across the country. It's known to some as "blackout in a can."

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Facebook is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it deceived consumers with its privacy settings to get people to share more personal information than they originally agreed to.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Sen. Charles Schumer wants the Federal Trade Commission to investigate possible collusion and price gouging in the road salt market.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Tops would be required to sell seven Penn Traffic Supermarkets to an FTC-approved buyer within three months. That's according to a new settlement order being announced.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009  Federal regulators are close to filing lawsuits against companies believed to be behind a national wave of spam "robocalls" that warn people that their auto warranties are about to expire.