FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: RULE ON IMPERSONATION OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESSES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 1 by April J. Tabor, Secretary.

Summary: The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to prevent certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by search engine, social media, and other digital marketplace platforms that further government and business impersonation scams to defraud consumers. The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such rulemaking.

For more information, contact Hong Park 202-326-2158) and Elyse McNamara 202-725-3101), Attorne...