La FTC está llevando un registro de los datos de quejas relacionados con el coronavirus y está tomando medidas contra los estafadores que usan la pandemia para engañar o defraudar a los consumidores. Continúan las operaciones relacionadas con fusiones y su revisión.

## Cumplimiento de la ley en casos de protección del consumidor (en inglés)

### En curso

                            - Track Consumer Complaints Submitted to the FTC about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
                            - FTC Coronavirus Warning Letters to Companies

### Mayo

                            - La FTC alerta a los consumidores acerca de asilos de ancianos y residencias de vida asistida que se están quedando con los cheques de estímulo de los pacientes con Medicaid
                            - FTC Sends 45 More Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19

### Abril

                            - “Thrive” Supplement Marketer Agrees to Preliminary Order Barring Him from Claiming It Can Treat, Prevent, or Reduce the Risks Associated with COVID-19
                            - FTC Sends Warning Letters to Multi-Level Marketers Regarding Health and Earnings Claims They or Their Participants are Making Related to Coronavirus
                            - FTC Sends 21 Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Treat Coronavirus
                            - FTC Takes Action to Stop Company Posing as SBA Lender and Preying on Small Businesses
                            - FTC Announces Latest Round of Letters Warning Companies to Cease Unsupported Claims that Their Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus
                            - FTC and FCC Send Joint Letters to VoIP Service Providers Warning against ‘Routing and Transmitting’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Robocalls

### Marzo

                            - FTC Data Shows Jump in Coronavirus-related Complaints from Consumers
                            - FTC Warns Nine VoIP Service Providers and Other Companies against ‘Assisting and Facilitating’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Telemarketing Calls
                            - FTC, FDA Send Warning Letters to Seven Companies about Unsupported Claims that Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus

## Cumplimiento de la ley en casos de Antimonopolio y Competencia (en inglés)

### Abril

                            - Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Issue Joint Statement Announcing They are on Alert for Collusion in U.S. Labor Markets
                            - International Competition Network Statement Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
                            - Antitrust review at the FTC: staying the course during uncertain times

### Marzo

                            - FTC to Resume Processing HSR Early Termination Requests on March 30
                            - Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Announce Expedited Antitrust Procedure and Guidance for Coronavirus Public Health Efforts
                            - Premerger Notification Office Implements Temporary e-Filing System
                            - Changes in Bureau procedure during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

## Modificaciones en nuestras operaciones (en inglés)

El personal está practicando el distanciamiento social trabajando desde casa y evitando los viajes.
                            - La FTC describe la respuesta de la agencia ante los desafíos del coronavirus

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### Coronavirus Updates

Keep up to date with Coronavirus (COVID-19) enforcement actions, complaint data, scams and more.

## Consumer Protection Enforcement

### Oct 2023

                                        - FTC Takes Action Against Makers of an ‘Invisible Mask’ They Falsely Claimed Protected Users from COVID-19 

### Jun 2023

                                        - At FTC’s Request, Florida District Court Permanently Bars Deceptive COVID-19 PPE Marketer from Selling Any Protective Goods or Services to Consumers

### Dic 2022

                                        -  FTC Action Leads to Permanent Ban for Scammers Behind ‘The Credit Game’ Credit Repair Scheme
                                        - FTC, State of Florida Act To Permanently Shut Down Grant Bae Business Grant Scam

### Nov 2022

                                        - FTC Acts to Stop Deceptive COVID-19 Advertising Claims by California’s Precision Patient Outcomes, Inc.

### Ago 2022

                                        - Federal Trade Commission Scores Two Victories in Separate Actions Against Companies Who Failed to Deliver COVID Personal Protection Equipment During Early Days of the Pandemic

### Jun 2022

                                        - FTC, Florida Act to Shut Down ‘Grant Bae’ Scam Preying on Minority-Owned Businesses Seeking Pandemic-Relief Grants and Funds

### mayo 2022

                                        - FTC Acts to Shut Down ‘The Credit Game’ for Running a Bogus Credit Repair Scheme that Fleeced Consumers

### Mar 2022

                                        - FTC, DOJ, and FDA Take Action to Stop Marketer of Herbal Tea from Making False COVID-19 Treatment Claims

### Feb 2022

                                        - FTC Outlines Aggressive Approach to Policing Against Pandemic Predators in Testimony Before Senate Commerce Subcommittee

### Oct 2021

                                        - FTC Sues Utah-based Company for Falsely Claiming Its Nasal  Sprays Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19 
                                        - FTC Issues Annual Report to Congress on Protecting Older Adults

### Jul 2021

                                        - FTC to Host Virtual PrivacyCon 2021 on July 27 
                                        - FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2021

### Jun 2021

                                        - FTC Sues PPE Marketer for Falsely Promising Quick Delivery of N95 Facemasks
                                        - FTC and the State of Arkansas Charge Operators of “Blessing Loom” With Running an Illegal Pyramid Scheme
                                        - Promoter of $23,000 COVID-19 “Treatment” Plan Barred  from Making Bogus Health Claims

### mayo 2021

                                        -  FTC, CFPB Send Notice Letters to Landlords Regarding Pandemic Eviction Moratorium

### Abr 2021

                                        - FTC Testifies before Congress on its Work to Curb COVID-19 Scams and Warn Consumers about Pandemic-related Frauds, Cons, and Swindles
                                        - FTC Testifies Before Congress on its Work to Protect Consumers from COVID-19 Scams, and Threats to its Ability to Return Money to Victims of Illegal Conduct
                                        -  One Year into COVID-19 Pandemic, New FTC Staff Report Highlights Agency’s Ongoing Efforts to Protect Consumers 
                                        - In First Action Under COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act, FTC Seeks Monetary Penalties for Deceptive Marketing of Purported Coronavirus Treatments

### Mar 2021

                                        - Statement by Acting FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter on Enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act

### Feb 2021

                                        - FTC Gives Final Approval to Settlement with Zoom over Allegations the Company Misled Consumers about Its Data Security Practices

### Ene 2021

                                        - FTC Marks Identity Theft Awareness Week with Events to Help Consumers Identify Risks of Identity Theft During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

### Dic 2020

                                        - As Scammers Leverage Pandemic Fears, FTC and Law Enforcement Partners Crack Down on Deceptive Income Schemes Nationwide
                                        - FTC Issues Consumer Tips for Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

### Nov 2020

                                        - FTC Warns Frank Financial Aid to Stop Potentially Misleading Marketing Directed to Students Seeking Coronavirus Financial Relief
                                        - FTC Sends Letters Warning 20 More Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims  That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19 
                                        - FTC Requires Zoom to Enhance its Security Practices as Part of Settlement  
                                        - Court Issues Order Halting Operators of Fake Websites Claiming to Sell Clorox and Lysol Products

### Oct 2020

                                        - FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order with Marketer of Product Falsely Claiming to Prevent or Treat COVID-19	

### Sep 2020

                                        - Company Charged With Posing as SBA Lender Settles FTC Charges and Ceases Using ‘SBA Loan Program’ Website and Business Name

### Ago 2020

                                        - FTC and State of Wisconsin Warn Hearing Aid Sellers About Deceptive Stimulus Payment Claims
                                        - FTC Adds Charges Against Auto Marketer For Deceptive “Prize” Mailers
                                        -  FTC Acts Against Online Sellers That Falsely Promised Fast Delivery of Facemasks and Other Personal Protective Equipment

### Jul 2020

                                        - FTC Sues California Marketer of $23,000 COVID-19 “Treatment” Plan
                                        - FTC Testifies Before Congress on Efforts to Combat COVID-19-related Scams
                                        - FTC and Missouri Attorney General Warn Hearing Aid Sellers About Deceptive Stimulus Payment Claims
                                        - FTC Order Stops the Marketer of “Thrive” Supplement from  Making Baseless Claims It Can Treat, Prevent, or Reduce the Risks from COVID-19
                                        - FTC Takes Action against Marketer That Falsely Promised Consumers Next Day Shipping of Facemasks and Other Personal Protective Equipment
                                        - FTC Data Shows Record Surge in Online Shopping Complaints During Pandemic

### Jun 2020

                                        - FTC and SBA Warn Six Companies to Stop Potentially Misleading Marketing Aimed at Small Businesses Seeking Coronavirus Relief Loans
                                        - FTC Sends Letters Warning 30 More Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19 
                                        - Marketer Used Deceptive COVID-19 Stimulus Mailers To Lure Consumers to Used Car Sales, FTC Alleges
                                        - FTC Makes More State-Level Data Available About COVID-19 Related Complaints from Consumers
                                        - FTC Sends Second Round of Warning Letters to Multi-Level Marketers Regarding Coronavirus Related Health and Earnings Claims
                                        - FTC Sends Letters Warning 35 More Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19
                                        - FTC Provides Consumer Emergency Preparedness Resources

### mayo 2020

                                        - FTC Sends Letters Warning 50 More Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims  That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19
                                        - FTC and FCC Send Joint Letters to Additional VoIP Providers Warning against ‘Routing and Transmitting’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Robocalls
                                        - FTC and SBA Warn Operator of SBA.com and Lead Generator Lendio to Stop Potentially Misleading Coronavirus Relief Loan Marketing
                                        - FTC Alerts Consumers About Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Taking Stimulus Checks From Medicaid Patients
                                        - FTC Sends 45 More Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims  That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19

### Abr 2020

                                        - “Thrive” Supplement Marketer Agrees to Preliminary Order Barring Him from  Claiming It Can Treat, Prevent, or Reduce the Risks Associated with COVID-19
                                        - FTC Sends Warning Letters to Multi-Level Marketers Regarding Health and Earnings Claims They or Their Participants are Making Related to Coronavirus
                                        - FTC Sends 21 Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Treat Coronavirus
                                        -  FTC Takes Action to Stop Company Posing as SBA Lender and Preying on Small Businesses
                                        - FTC Announces Latest Round of Letters Warning Companies to Cease Unsupported Claims that Their Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus
                                        - FTC and FCC Send Joint Letters to VoIP Service Providers Warning against  ‘Routing and Transmitting’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Robocalls

### Mar 2020

                                        - FTC Data Shows Jump in Coronavirus-related Complaints from Consumers
                                        - FTC Warns Nine VoIP Service Providers and Other Companies against ‘Assisting  and Facilitating’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Telemarketing Calls
                                        - FTC, FDA Send Warning Letters to Seven Companies about Unsupported Claims that Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus

## Antitrust And Competition Enforcement

### Jul 2021

                                        - FTC Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Legislation  to Modify the Commission’s Authority and Address Challenges Facing the Agency

### Feb 2021

                                        - FTC, DOJ Temporarily Suspend Discretionary Practice of Early Termination 

### Ago 2020

                                        - FTC Testifies At an Oversight Hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee

### Jun 2020

                                        - FTC Comment Supports Provisions in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Interim Final Rule that Reduce or Eliminate Restrictive Medicare Payment Requirements for Telehealth and Related Services during Pandemic

### Abr 2020

                                        - Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Issue Joint Statement Announcing They are on Alert for Collusion in U.S. Labor Markets

### Mar 2020

                                        - FTC to Resume Processing HSR Early Termination Requests on March 30
                                        - Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Announce Expedited Antitrust Procedure and Guidance for Coronavirus Public Health Efforts
                                        - Premerger Notification Office Implements Temporary e-Filing System

## Operations Modifications

### Jul 2020

                                        - Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, FTC Grants Public Access to Four Administrative Proceedings Via Telephone or Live Streaming

### Mar 2020

                                        - FTC Chairman Joe Simons Outlines the Agency’s Approach  to Safeguarding Consumers during the Coronavirus Pandemic
                                        - FTC Outlines Agency’s Response to Coronavirus Challenges

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