Imperial Valley News Center
USDA Integrates Recalls Information into 'FoodKeeper' Application
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with new information on food safety recalls. The app has been updated so users can choose to receive automatic notifications when food safety recalls are announced by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FTC Charges Debt Collection Operation Took Consumers’ Money for Phantom Debts
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has charged a North Carolina debt collection operation with using intimidation and deception to take money from consumers for debts they did not owe, or that the defendants had no right to collect. A federal court temporarily halted the scheme and froze its assets at the request of the FTC, which seeks to end the practices.
Operator of Online Tax Preparation Service Agrees to Settle FTC Charges
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Atlanta, Georgia - The operator of a Georgia-based online tax preparation service has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it violated federal rules on financial privacy and security.
Hug-a-cop girl continues her mission
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Washington, DC - The hug-a-cop girl is still at it. The Association of Mature American Citizens says seven-year-old Rosalyn Baldwin of Hammond, LA is continuing her coast-to-coast mission to show police officers in all the 50 states that she cares. She was spotted recently in New Jersey where Jersey City police got in line to accept Rosalyn's heartfelt thanks for the job they do.
FTC Advice for Helping Hurricane Harvey Victims
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Houston, Texas - The Federal Trade Commission has information for people who want to help Hurricane Harvey victims, and for those who are dealing with and recovering from, its long-term effects.
FTC Announces Refund Process for Victims of Deceptive Tech Support Operation
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Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is sending email notices to people who are eligible for partial refunds from a tech support scheme. The operators agreed to pay $10 million to settle allegations that they deceived hundreds of thousands of people.
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