WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. John Curtis issued the following press release:
During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) questioned Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson on protecting consumers from predatory timeshare practices and ensuring regulatory stability for the direct selling industry-which is particularly significant to Utah's economy.
Senator Curtis highlighted ongoing concerns from Utahns regarding the timeshare industry, including reports of high-pressure sales tactics and misleading claims about costs and resale value. He noted the prevalence of complaints and how the financial harm to consumers is rising significantly-an issue the FTC acknow...