Displaying 3941 - 3960 of 5966
FTC Announces Agenda, Panelists for Upcoming Internet of Things Workshop
Date
Technology researchers, industry representatives and government leaders will take part in the Nov. 19 Federal Trade Commission workshop “ Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World...
FTC Approves Changes to Vocational Schools Guides
Date
The Federal Trade Commission revised its Vocational School Guides, which advise against deceptive marketing practices by businesses that offer vocational training. Created in 1972, the Vocational...
FTC Poses Eight Questions to Ask When Choosing a College After Military Service
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is advising servicemembers, veterans, and their families that some for-profit schools may be more interested in gaining access to their post 9/11 GI Bill benefits than...
FTC Charges HCG Marketer with Deceptive Advertising
Date
The Federal Trade Commission has sued an Arizona man who markets HCG Platinum diet products by falsely claiming the products will cause consumers to lose substantial amounts of weight. Kevin Wright...
FTC Cracks Down on Misleading and Unsubstantiated Environmental Marketing Claims
Date
The Federal Trade Commission today announced six enforcement actions, including one that imposes a $450,000 civil penalty and five that for the first time address biodegradable plastic claims, as part...
Internet Innovator Vinton G. Cerf to Keynote FTC's Internet of Things Workshop Nov. 19
Date
Vinton G. Cerf, co-creator of the Internet’s key networking technology, will give the keynote address at the Federal Trade Commission’s Internet of Things workshop on Nov. 19 in Washington, D.C. FTC...
FTC Extends the Deadlines for Public Comments on 13 Matters Before the Agency
Date
In light of the recent, temporary government shutdown, the Federal Trade Commission is extending the public comment periods for 13 matters that currently are pending before the agency in order to...
At the FTC's Request, Court Halts Collection of Allegedly Fake Payday Debts
Date
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation based in Atlanta and Cleveland that allegedly used deceptive and threatening tactics to collect phantom...
FTC Extends Public Comment Deadlines on Two COPPA Proposals
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is extending the public comment periods for two proposals made under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule in light of the recent lapse in federal appropriations...
Aaron's Rent-To-Own Chain Settles FTC Charges That it Enabled Computer Spying by Franchisees
Date
Aaron’s, Inc., a national, Atlanta-based rent-to-own retailer, has agreed to settle FTC charges that it knowingly played a direct and vital role in its franchisees’ installation and use of software on...
Marketer of Outdoor Accessories Agrees to Drop Made-in-the-USA Claims
Date
A marketer of iPhone accessories, bottle holders, lens cleaners, dog collars, leashes, and other outdoor accessories has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely claimed...
FTC Returns Almost $2 Million to Consumers Harmed by 'Free Gas for Life' Scam
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 58,234 refund checks to consumers who lost money to Green Millionaire, an online scam whose “free” book explained how to power cars and homes at no cost, and...
FTC Warns of Utility Bill Scam That Asks for Payment via GreenDot, Paypal or Prepaid Gift Card
Date
Imagine receiving a phone call from your utility company saying they’re about to cut off your electricity. The caller ID looks like it might be a legitimate phone number, but you know you’ve paid your...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by "Credit Card" Scam
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 38,631 refund checks to consumers who lost money to a catalog credit card operation that deceptively marketed its card, failed to honor its refund policy, and...
FTC Returns More Than $5.4 Million to Victims of Massive Cramming Scam
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 139,357 checks totaling more than $5.4 million to consumers and businesses who were victimized by a massive fraudulent operation that placed unwanted charges on...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Robocallers Who Claimed to Reduce Credit Card Interest Rates
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 134 refund checks to consumers who lost money to a phony debt relief services scam that claimed it would dramatically reduce consumers’ credit card interest...
FTC Halts Elusive Business Opportunity Scheme
Date
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has halted an elusive business opportunity scheme that allegedly conned more than $6 million from American and Canadian consumers. The FTC...
FTC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Class Action Suit that Challenges Payday Lender’s Arbitration Practices
Date
The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit supporting a class action lawsuit brought by consumers who are challenging a payday lender’s...
FTC Brings First Case Alleging Text Messages Were Used In Illegal Debt Collection Scheme
Date
A Glendale, California-based debt collector will pay $1 million dollars to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the defendants violated federal law. This is the first FTC action against a debt...
Displaying 3941 - 3960 of 5966