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On May 14 starting at 11am ET, the FTC will livestream an online compliance
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how to comply with it. Learn how you can submit questions before the event.


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BETTERHELP CUSTOMERS WILL BEGIN RECEIVING NOTICES ABOUT REFUNDS RELATED TO A
2023 PRIVACY SETTLEMENT WITH FTC

May 6, 2024

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NO ONE IS USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO COMMIT CRIMES. IT’S A SCAM.

Alvaro Puig
May 10, 2024
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THAT TEXT ABOUT OVERDUE TOLL CHARGES IS PROBABLY A SCAM

Andrew Rayo
May 8, 2024
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LET’S TALK ABOUT SPAM TEXTS AND EMAILS

Andrew Rayo
May 6, 2024



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