When the FTC tried to sue a company for scams advertised on the Internet:
A) it was treated the same as other deceptive sales; fines were paid
B) the appeals court held that there could be no suit because of First Amendment rights
C) the appeals court held that there could be no suit because jurisdiction over the Internet belongs to the Federal Communications Commission, not the FTC
D) the appeals court held that there could be no suit because this exceeded the powers of the agency; Congress would have to amend the FTC Act
E) none of the other choices

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The FTC treats scams advertised on the Internet the same as other deceptive sales practices, which means that companies can be sued and may have to pay fines if found guilty of deceptive practices.

When the FTC Tried to Sue a Company for Scams