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There’s never any reason to share your FSA ID with anyone who asks. Sharing means a scammer could cut you off from your loan servicer — or even steal your identity. Report anyone who asks at
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Lina Khan
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3. Americans should never have to pay sky-high prices for medicines because of illegal tactics by pharma companies. @FTC will continue to fight to ensure Americans can get timely access to better, more affordable medicines.
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Lina Khan
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2. Last year, @FTC challenged over 100 improperly listed patents on devices like inhalers & epi-pens. Since then, several firms delisted their patents. And 3 of the 4 top inhaler manufacturers will cut inhaler costs from hundreds of dollars down to $35.
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Lina Khan
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1. One way pharma companies block competition and inflate the cost of medicines is by filing bogus patent listings. Today @FTC challenged over 300 junk patent listings, including for blockbuster weight-loss & type 2 diabetes drugs Ozempic and Victoza.
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U.S. Department of Education
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Do your part to stop student loan scammers! Check out @FAFSA ’s resources for avoiding student loan scams: And if you spot a student loan scam, report it to the @FTC at . #MondayMotivation
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The FTC estimates that the final rule banning #noncompetes will lead to new business formation growing by 2.7% per year, resulting in more than 8,500 additional new businesses created each year. Learn more:
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Weird charges on your credit card statement? Could be a mistake but it could be ID theft. Start with your credit card company, but if you need it, go to right away. Report it and get a personalized recovery plan with next steps:
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Interested in student loan forgiveness? If you get an unexpected call or text saying they can do it quickly for an upfront processing fee, it’s a scam. Get free info on federal student loan forgiveness programs at .
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Lina Khan
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2. Made in USA fraud deceives customers and punishes honest businesses. @FTC will continue holding to account businesses that misrepresent where their product are manufactured.
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