Washington D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against two individuals and two companies they control in connection with an alleged $6 million Ponzi scheme that…

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced $71.6 million in new funding to enhance safety in schools and improve student access to mental health resources. The U.S. Department of Education made the awards under four grant programs,…

Federal Court issues temporary order against Zurixx, LLC and its executives A federal court has entered a temporary restraining order against Utah-based Zurixx, LLC and affiliated companies, which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection…

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) led a bipartisan letter today urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand and improve breast cancer screening coverage options for female servicemembers and veterans. Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN),…

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019 can apply through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Sign-up for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program began Sept. 11. “There is no…

by Katie Bohn UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cheese lovers, rejoice. Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study. In a randomized,…

Preparing for a Weather Emergency Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur with little warning. Are you ready to leave your home at a moment’s notice? Make a Plan You can reduce your anxiety by making sure you are prepared…

Courtesy of National Bank of Arizona Trying to minimize the risk of vishing and smishing takes awareness and safe practices. Vishing and smishing are forms of phishing that occur via phone call or text message. The tactics implied are based…

by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education Does your child love YouTube videos? Did you know that while little Susie was watching her favorite shows, YouTube was collecting data and using it to send her…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The National Hurricane Center reports that life threatening storm surge and devastating…

The Federal Trade Commission has announced FY 2020 fees for telemarketers accessing phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry. Most of the annual fees will increase slightly from FY 2019, and are set forth in a Federal…

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 398 checks totaling $60,791 to refund consumers nationwide who bought “Nobetes,” a dietary supplement pill deceptively advertised as an effective diabetes treatment. The average amount per check is $152.74, and consumers are getting back…