For Release: February 25, 1999
Current Antitrust Laws Adequate to Address High-Tech Competition Issues: Pitofsky
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Robert Pitofsky today told the American Bar Association that the 19th century antitrust laws on the books today are adequate to address the unique competition issues presented by the high-tech industries of the 21st century.
For Release: February 24, 1999 Telemarketing Companies That Sold Credit Card Protection Services Agree to Pay Civil Penalties to Settle FTC Charges
GEP, INC., and Bank Card Security Center, Inc., both of Casselberry, Florida and their owner, Steven Zwicker, have agreed to pay a $44,000 civil penalty, and in a separate settlement, Executive Industries, Ltd., and its owner Tony Cosantino, have also agreed to pay $22,000 in civil penalties to settle Federal Trade Commission charges.
February 18, 1999
For Release: February 18, 1999 Perimeter Credit Agrees to Pay $300,000 Civil Penalty to Settle Charges of Violating Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Account Portfolios, Inc. (API), and a subsidiary, Perimeter Credit, L.L.C., have agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission to resolve allegations that they violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when attempting to collect delinquent health spa accounts they had purchased from Bally's Health and Tennis Corporation.
Media Advisory: February 17, 1999 FTC, Illinois And Indiana Attorneys General, And Postal Inspectors Announce Law Enforcement Sweep Against Chicago Area Telemarketers
The Federal Trade Commission, the Illinois Attorney General, the Indiana Attorney General, and the United States Postal Inspection Service will hold a press conference to announce a series of law enforcement actions against a group of telemarketers based in the Chicago area, accused of deceiving churches, small businesses, and fraternal organizations across the country.
For Release: February 16, 1999
CDI Pyramid Promoters Settle FTC Charges
The remaining four defendants in a pyramid scheme that promised investors they could earn up to $18,000 a month and receive an unsecured credit card with a high credit limit have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their claims were false and their scheme violated federal laws.
February 12, 1999
For Release: February 12, 1999
Defendants in Bogus Credit Card Business Settle FTC Charges
Brent Ballard, doing business as SOC Enterprises, and Jeff Russell, doing business as Jeff Russell & Associates have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges over their roles as third-party telemarketers for SureCheK Systems, Inc., doing business as Consumer Credit Corporation (CCC).
Media Advisory: February 9, 1999 "Partnership for Healthy Weight Management" to Release Voluntary Consumer Disclosure Guidelines
Press conference to announce the launching of voluntary guidelines for providers of weight loss products or services by the Partnership for Healthy Weight Management -- representatives from government, academia, science, health care professions, commercial enterprises and other organizations. Guidelines to contain consumer disclosures regarding weight loss.
February 4, 1999
For Your Information: February 4, 1999 FTC and American Apparel Manufacturers Association Release New Business Guide
The Federal Trade Commission has published, in partnership with the American Apparel Manufacturers Association, a new business guide explaining labeling requirements for textile and wool products.
February 3, 1999
Media Advisory: February 3, 1999 Commerce/FTC to Hold News Conference on Online Shopping
Commerce Secretary William Daley and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Robert Pitofsky will hold a news conference to discuss the recent growth of online shopping and to underscore the applicability of basic consumer protections on the Net.
