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$43.5 million in redress and debt cancellation to servicemembers, military spouses, and other consumers due to multiple missteps by education provider Career Step
July is designated as Military Consumer Month, but a $43.5 million proposed FTC settlement with a company called Career Step serves as a reminder that when it comes to protecting servicemembers and their families from deceptive practices, every month is Military Consumer Month at the FTC. Even if your company doesn’t operate in that sector, this FTC action offers guidance about truth in advertising, ad substantiation, consumer reviews, and other legal fundamentals.