John S. McCain Sailors Posthumously Advanced

Washington, DC - The Navy announced Thursday that the 10 Sailors who died aboard USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) were posthumously advanced to their next rank.

FTC Warns Hurricane Victims About Flood Insurance Robocall Scam

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a flood insurance scam targeting those that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), homeowners and renters are getting fraudulent robocalls telling them their flood premiums are past due.

Remarks by President Trump on Tax Reform

Springfield, Missouri - Remarks by President Trump on Tax Reform:

FTC Obtains Court Orders Against Telemarketing Scheme That Falsely Pitched Money-Making Opportunities and Grants

Phoenix, Arizona - The operators of a telemarketing scheme that pitched phony business and grant opportunities have agreed to be banned from those lines of business under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which alleged that they targeted seniors, veterans, and debt-laden consumers with the scam.

4 Gramm-Leach-Bliley tips to take from FTC’s TaxSlayer case

Washington, DC - If you or your clients are in the tax preparation field, there are three letters you should focus on. OK, I-R-S may be the first thing on your mind. But as the FTC’s proposed settlement with TaxSlayer suggests, don’t forget those other important letters: G-L-B.