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Who protects you from making a bad purchase... on your smart speaker?
by
Molly Wood
Apr 29, 2019
Today's voice assistants and smart devices can act like salespeople who knock on your door.
Tracking the “King of Robocalls”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 2, 2019
A Wired reporter tells about the man responsible for nearly 100 million automated calls.
The FTC has no chief technologist as it weighs big tech investigations
by
Molly Wood
Apr 2, 2019
The last person to hold the job says there are many ways the agency can get input on technology issues.
What's next for the FTC's new task force on tech?
by
Justin Ho
Feb 28, 2019
The FTC's new task force, announced this week, hopes to amp up scrutiny of big tech firms.
Who controls the data that fuels real estate deals?
Jun 5, 2018
A decade ago, the government told the real estate industry to start sharing its data. What has that meant for competition?
Senate Democrats seek vote to restore net neutrality
May 9, 2018
A group of senators — mostly Democrats — plans to file a petition Wednesday to force a Senate vote on restoring net neutrality, the Obama-era rule that said all internet traffic must be treated equally. The Federal Communications Commission repealed the rule late last year. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why the Do Not Call list won't save you from robocalls
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 24, 2018
It was a great idea when it started. Now, it's become a bit of a joke.
For public good, not for profit.
Here’s what to do if your identity is stolen
Sep 15, 2017
Fraud alerts, credit reports, freezes — the Federal Trade Commission has an action plan.
Dealing with identity theft can cost you — but should it?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 11, 2017
We often talk about cyber security as a way to prevent other people from accessing your personal information, but what can you do if the worst actually happens? That’s what David Lazarus had to find out after someone used his social security number. Lazarus, who writes the Consumer Confidential column for the LA Times (and […]
FTC fights against new strategy for delaying generics
Apr 1, 2016
FTC files case against drug maker for deals cut with two generic firms that extend its monopoly