Sentences with phrase «discourage unscrupulous operators»

In urging the FTC to prohibit the charging of advance fees, the States submit that a prohibition on advance fees will prevent the substantial monetary losses suffered by consumers, level the playing field, discourage unscrupulous operators from flocking to this industry and facilitate efficient and timely enforcement.

Attorney General McCollum and his colleagues have also urged the FTC to prohibit the charging of advance fees, as proposed, a prohibition the states believe will prevent substantial monetary losses suffered by consumers, discourage unscrupulous operators from flocking to this industry, and facilitate efficient and timely enforcement.