Chamber Asks Congress to Pass INFORM Consumers Act
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members of Congress asking that they pass the INFORM (Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces) Consumers Act, which would require online retail marketplaces to identify third-party sellers that reach certain volumes. The Chamber said, "This legislation would deter retail crime by closing off a prominent avenue by which criminals seek to profit by selling stolen goods, often to unsuspecting customers."
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While the letter was focused on efforts to combat shoplifting, advocates believe the INFORM Consumers Act also would help curtail the sale of counterfeits online.