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Action required FTC Aug 17, 2026

Updates to the Telemarketing Sales Rule

The FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule requires truthfulness in debt relief advertising and prohibits upfront fees, impacting how companies operate.

The FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule requires truthfulness in debt relief advertising and prohibits upfront fees, impacting how companies operate.

What changed

Reinforces existing rules against deceptive practices in telemarketing for financial services.

Compliance perspective

Entities must ensure all marketing and advertising strategies comply with the revised Telemarketing Sales Rule.

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