ponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi and the Baku American Center and Baku American Corner in Azerbaijan. It will take place on May 5th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The webinar will be conducted in English with simultaneous interpretation into Azerbaijani. It will focus on the basics of freelance writing, including finding clients, setting rates, and writing effective content.
Whether you are new to freelance writing or have some experience in the field, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tips to help you succeed. The speaker, John Doe, is a professional freelance writer with over 10 years of experience. He has worked with clients from various industries and has a wealth of knowledge to share.
The webinar will cover topics such as:
- Introduction to freelance writing
- Finding clients and building a portfolio
- Setting rates and negotiating contracts
- Writing effective content for different platforms
- Tips for managing your freelance business
- Q&A session with the speaker
The webinar is free of charge and open to anyone interested in freelance writing. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the speaker. The event will be conducted via Zoom, and all registered participants will receive the login details prior to the webinar.
To register for the webinar, please fill out the online registration form on the U.S. Embassy’s website. The deadline for registration is May 3rd. Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced freelance writer and improve your writing skills. Register now!
For more information, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi at [email protected] or the Baku American Center at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!
Does reporting to the FTC do anything
Complaints help the FTC and other law enforcement agencies bring scam artists to justice and put an end to unfair and misleading business practices. If you have a complaint, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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What type of complaints does the FTC handle
The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation.
How long does it take the FTC to respond to a complaint
Our goal is to respond within the timeframe outlined in the Freedom of Information Act, which is twenty working days, or approximately one month, but this may vary with the complexity of the request.
When should you contact the FTC
For Consumers
Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov. Report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov.
Can the FTC get my money back
Whenever possible, the FTC uses the money it collects from defendants to provide refunds to injured consumers. If there is any money left in the settlement fund after the first distribution, the FTC may send a second round of payments. The FTC sends money that cannot be distributed to consumers to the U.S. Treasury.
What is the number one consumer complaint with the FTC
Identity theft topped the Federal Trade Commission's national ranking of consumer complaints for the 15th consecutive year, while the agency also recorded a large increase in the number of complaints about so-called “imposter” scams, according to the FTC's 2014 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, which was released …
Will the FTC get my money back
Whenever possible, the FTC uses the money it collects from defendants to provide refunds to injured consumers. If there is any money left in the settlement fund after the first distribution, the FTC may send a second round of payments. The FTC sends money that cannot be distributed to consumers to the U.S. Treasury.
Can FTC help get your money back
Enforcement. The FTC enforces consumer protection laws to stop illegal business practices and get refunds to people who lost money. The chart below includes recent FTC cases that resulted in refunds. If you'd like to know more about how the refund program works, visit this page about the FTC's process.
What does the FTC investigate
The basic statute enforced by the FTC, Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, empowers the agency to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting commerce. This creates the Agency's two primary missions: protecting competition and protecting consumers.
Will FTC get my money back
Whenever possible, the FTC uses the money it collects from defendants to provide refunds to injured consumers. If there is any money left in the settlement fund after the first distribution, the FTC may send a second round of payments. The FTC sends money that cannot be distributed to consumers to the U.S. Treasury.
How much is the FTC refund check
The FTC will be sending 86,752 checks averaging about $56 each. People who receive checks should deposit or cash them within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Recipients who have questions about their checks can call the refund administrator, Epiq, at 800-591-4238.
What powers does the FTC have
The FTC has the ability to implement trade regulation rules defining with specificity acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive and the Commission can publish reports and make legislative recommendations to Congress about issues affecting the economy.
Why should you contact the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.
Why would you contact the FTC
At ReportFraud.ftc.gov, consumers will find a streamlined and user-friendly way to submit reports to the FTC about scams, frauds, and bad business practices. The FTC has long encouraged consumers to report these issues to the FTC when they encounter them—whether or not they lost money to the fraud.
Are FTC cases civil or criminal
civil law
The FTC is not a criminal agency, however. While criminal charges can be served by the Department of Justice, the FTC is a civil law agency.
What happens during an FTC investigation
If the FTC launches a full investigation, the agency will send you a formal request for documents and information. It may ask for training materials, audits and risk assessments, and the company's information security plan and privacy policies.
What is the 30 day rule FTC
The Rule, issued in 1975, requires sellers who solicit buyers to order merchandise through the mail, via the Internet, or by phone to have a reasonable basis to expect that the sellers can ship within the advertised time frame, or, if no time frame is specified, within 30 days.
Will FTC help me get my money back
Enforcement. The FTC enforces consumer protection laws to stop illegal business practices and get refunds to people who lost money. The chart below includes recent FTC cases that resulted in refunds. If you'd like to know more about how the refund program works, visit this page about the FTC's process.
How do I get money from a FTC lawsuit
You must submit your request in writing by mail or email. Please call for details. You can find the phone numbers for FTC refund programs at ftc.gov/refunds.
What are unfair or deceptive acts or practices
Unfair Acts or Practices
An act or practice is unfair when it (1) causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, (2) cannot be reasonably avoided by consumers, and (3) is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.
How does the FTC protect you
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights …
What does the FTC do for people
The Federal Trade Commission works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.
What does the FTC protect consumers from
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights …
Can the FTC put you in jail
The FTC is a civil law enforcement agency. That means that, while we can't put people in jail, many of our partners can and do, including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorneys, and other federal, state, and local criminal law enforcers.
What authority does the FTC have
The FTC has the ability to implement trade regulation rules defining with specificity acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive and the Commission can publish reports and make legislative recommendations to Congress about issues affecting the economy.
