Fwd: What’s the Deal? Dealing with shopping apps

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Date: Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 7:08 AM
Subject: What's the Deal? Dealing with shopping apps
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What's the Deal? Dealing with shopping apps By Jared Ho Whether by click, tap, swipe, or scan, apps now offer a variety of beneficial services that can enhance consumers' shopping experience. These services help consumers compare prices in-store, load the latest deals, and make purchases – all from the convenience of their phone. To better understand the consumer protection implications of this ever-changing environment, FTC staff recently issued a report, What's the Deal? An FTC Study on Mobile Shopping Apps, examining 121 popular apps that allowed consumers to shop till they drop. Read more SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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