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Operators of Online ‘High Schools’ Settle FTC Charges That They Misled Tens of Thousands Consumers with Fake Diplomas

Date

February 10, 2017

The operators of two online “high schools” have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely claimed to be accredited schools but actually were little more than diploma mills...

Cases and Proceedings

Stepping Stonez Development, LLC

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 10, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3263

Report

Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Activities Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B: Report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Date

February 9, 2017

Text of the Commission Staff Report (93.66 KB)

Public Statement

Blog Post: New Rules Intended to Protect Your Online Privacy Are Already Under Threat

Date

February 9, 2017

Press Release

FTC Staff Provides Annual Letter to CFPB on Equal Credit Opportunity Act Activities

Date

February 9, 2017

The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with an annual summary of its activities enforcing the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA). The FTC is...

Press Release

FTC Acting Chairman Ohlhausen Names Thomas Pahl Acting Director of the Agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection

Date

February 8, 2017

Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen announced today that she has appointed Thomas Pahl, a partner at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, to be the...

Press Release

FTC Providing Full Refunds to Mercola Brand Tanning System Purchasers

Date

February 7, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refunds that total $2.59 million to more than 1,300 people who bought Mercola indoor tanning systems. These refunds are the result of a 2016 settlement between...

Press Release

FTC Announces Departure of Consumer Protection Bureau Director Jessica Rich

Date

February 7, 2017

Federal Trade Commission Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen announced today that Jessica Rich, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, is leaving the agency on February 17 after 26 years of...

Cases and Proceedings

Mercola.com, LLC

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 7, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

142 3210

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Concurring Statement of Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen In the Matter of Vizio, Inc.

Date

February 6, 2017

Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner

Concurring Statement of Acting Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen In the Matter of Vizio, Inc. (20.76 KB)

Press Release

VIZIO to Pay $2.2 Million to FTC, State of New Jersey to Settle Charges It Collected Viewing Histories on 11 Million Smart Televisions without Users’ Consent

Date

February 6, 2017

VIZIO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and sellers of internet-connected “smart” televisions, has agreed to settle charges that it installed software on its TVs to collect viewing data on...

Cases and Proceedings

VIZIO, INC. and VIZIO Inscape Services, LLC

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 6, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

162 3024

Cases and Proceedings

Process Enforcement

Western Union Co.

Type of Action

Process Enforcement

Last Updated

February 3, 2017

FTC Matter/File Number

1223208

Case Status

Closed

Staff Letters

Cases and Proceedings

Resolution of Referrals from BBB National Programs

Solar D. Skincare, LLC (Solar D sunscreen)

Date

February 3, 2017

Mary K. Engle, Associate Director

Text of the Letter (183.27 KB)

Cases and Proceedings

Closing Letters

New Sensor Corporation, doing business as Electro-Harmonix

Date

February 3, 2017

Matter Number

P074204

Closing letter to William R. Vigdor, Counsel for New Sensor Corporation, doing business as Electro-Harmonix (360.23 KB)

Public Statement