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- For Release: May 21, 2013
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Ban Payment Methods Favored in Fraudulent Telemarketing Transactions
In an ongoing effort to protect consumers from deceptive telemarketing, the Federal Trade Commission seeks public comment on proposed amendments to strengthen the Telemarketing Sales Rule’s protections against bogus charges and services. - For Your Information: May 17, 2013
FTC Closes Investigation into Tesoro’s Acquisition of BP Refinery
The Federal Trade Commission closed its nine-month investigation into Tesoro Corporation’s acquisition of BP p.l.c.’s southern California marketing and refining assets, in particular BP’s Carson Refinery near Los Angeles. - For Your Information: May 17, 2013
FTC Announces Schedule for Reviewing Regulations
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the agency is announcing a modified 10-year regulatory review schedule. - For Your Information: May 17, 2013
Operators of Two Bogus Tech Support Schemes Settle FTC Charges
One Operator Also Settles Charges He Illegally Telemarketed Debt Relief Services
