MANSFIELD — Fraud comes in many forms, from phony investment opportunities to fake sweepstakes and lotteries. One of the most commonly reported forms of fraud is imposter scams, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission. Imposter scams occur when a scammer pretends to be someone you trust — whether it be a business, government […]
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Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Digital advertising under assault in Washington
Dear Editor, From cities large and small across Ohio, small businesses depend on digital advertising to attract customers and earn revenue. These small businesses are the backbone of our economy, including in Mansfield. In fact, small businesses in Ohio make up 99.6 percent of all businesses and employ more than 2.2 million people, which is about 45 […]
Posted inColumns, Opinion
OPINION: Vance calls for antitrust inquiries into higher education institutions, uncovers evidence of coordinated behavior
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division requesting antitrust inquiries into collusive behavior in the higher education system. In his letter, Senator Vance also expresses concerns over allegations […]