Basic Research, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
002-3300
Docket Number
9318
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The Truth about Cell Phones and the Do Not Call Registry
Date
As the number of phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry surpassed 125 million, the Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on...
May24
Protecting Consumers in the New Mortgage Marketplace
The FTC hosted a public workshop to explore consumer protection issues arising from the emergence of "nontraditional" or "alternative" mortgage products in the United States residential mortgage...
A Priceless Mothers Day Gift from You and the FTC
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Flowers, candy – and a musical e-card from the Federal Trade Commission? This Mother’s Day give mom something she can really use: an e-card with tips from the FTC on keeping her personal information...
Advance-Fee Credit Card Swindlers Settle FTC Charges
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Two corporate defendants and their principals have settled Federal Trade Commission charges for duping consumers into paying an advance fee for credit cards they never received, in violation of the...
FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Costa Rica's Consumer Protection Body
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The Federal Trade Commission and Costa Rica’s consumer protection authority, the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Commerce (MEIC), have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to...
Nueva Sección de Alerta en Línea Ofrece Recomendaciones para Compradores y Vendedores de Subastas en Internet
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La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) y sus colegas asociados del gobierno y de la industria tecnológica dieron a conocer hoy una nueva sección del sitio Web AlertaenLinea...
FTC Continues Campaign to Stop Fraud in the Spanish Language
Date
False promises of a pre-approved, guaranteed MasterCard for a fee have been halted by a U.S. District Court at the request of the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC is also announcing today charges...
FTC Continues Campaign to Stop Scams Aimed at Hispanics
Date
The Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Ohio hosted a workshop in Cleveland today to continue a nationwide campaign to find more ways...
The Truth about Cell Phones and the Do Not Call Registry
Date
The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to...
FTC Offers New Online Safety Campaign in Spanish
Date
The Federal Trade Commission has launched a new Spanish-language consumer education campaign to help consumers stay safe online. The campaign, Alerta en Linea, is part of a broad initiative developed...
FTC Shuts Down Spyware Operation
Date
An operation that uses the lure of free lyric files, browser upgrades, and ring tones to download spyware and adware on consumers’ computers has been ordered to halt its illegal downloads by a U.S...
FTC Warns Web Sites Peddling Hormone Replacement Therapy Alternatives to Review Their Claims
Date
The Federal Trade Commission staff today sent warning letters to 34 Web site operators making claims that products advertised as natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy will prevent or...
FTC Staff Comment Before the Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Concerning Alcohol Labeling
Date
Matter Number
V050019
Related Release
Cytodyne, LLC; et al., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
032 3144
Marketer of Free Credit Reports Settles FTC Charges
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Consumerinfo.com, Inc., doing business as Experian Consumer Direct, has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceptively marketed “free credit reports” by not adequately disclosing that...
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