Covid-19 Scam Complaints Double In A Week, But FTC Enforcement Considers 'Good Faith' Factor
Executive Summary
FTC pursuing bogus health and other products or services capitalizing on Covid-19 fear with scams skyrocketing. However, FTC says its enforcement will consider whether businesses are making good faith efforts to produce products in high demand.
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