Bureaucrats Beg FTC: Stop Scammers Posing as Reform Office!
Published Date: 1/29/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Central Office of Reform and Efficiency wants clearer rules to stop impersonation scams and protect people and businesses. They’re asking the FTC to tighten up the language and add a smart rule to catch bad actors. If you’re affected, keep an eye out for updates and get ready to share your thoughts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clarify vague terms for enforcement
The petition asks the FTC to clarify and remove vague terms in the plan regulations so enforcement can be more precise. If adopted, clearer wording would aim to help stop impersonation scams and make it easier for the agency to take action against bad actors.
Add scienter (intent) requirement
The petition asks the FTC to add a scienter requirement (a proof-of-intent element) to the impersonation rule to better safeguard consumers and businesses. The change would require showing bad actors acted knowingly or intentionally when enforcing the rule.
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