FTC Obtains Court Orders Temporarily Shutting Down Massive Tech Support Scams
Date
These operations conned thousands of consumers out of more than $120 million by deceptively marketing computer software and tech support services.
Displaying 5101 - 5120 of 9578
FTC, Illinois, and Ohio Stop Scheme That Offered ‘Free’ Credit Scores, Then Charged Consumers for Credit Monitoring Programs They Never Ordered
Date
The companies have agreed to pay $22 million for consumer refunds.
Report
National Do Not Call Registry: Data Book for Fiscal Year 2014
Date
File
Fiscal Year 2014
(322.33 KB)
FTC Approves Final Consent Settling Charges that Made in USA Brand, LLC Deceived Consumers
Date
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that a company providing a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers did so...
Nov18
Made in the USA Brand, LLC, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3121
TRUSTe Settles FTC Charges it Deceived Consumers Through Its Privacy Seal Program
Date
TRUSTe provides seals to businesses that meet specific requirements for consumer privacy programs that it administers.
Partial Dissent of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - In the Matter of True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc. (“TRUSTe”)
Date
By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
132 3219
File
Partial Dissent of Commissioner Ohlhausen
(16.88 KB)
Statement of Chairwoman Ramirez, Commissioner Brill, and Commissioner McSweeny - In the Matter of True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc. (TRUSTe)
Date
By
Edith Ramirez, Former Chairwoman;
Julie Brill, Former Commissioner;
Terrell McSweeny, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
132 3219
Settlement with the FTC and Florida Attorney General Stops Operations that Used Robocalls to Fraudulently Pitch Medical Alert Devices to Seniors
Date
A settlement obtained by the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the Florida Attorney General permanently shuts down an Orlando-based operation that bilked seniors by using pre-recorded...
FTC Alleges Debt Brokers Illegally Exposed Personal Information of Tens of Thousands of Consumers on the Internet
Date
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered two debt sellers that posted the sensitive personal information of more than 70,000 consumers online to notify the consumers...
FTC Approves Final Orders Banning Two Companies From Making Unsubstantiated Slimming Claims for Shapewear Undergarments
Date
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that two companies, Norm Thompson Outfitters. Inc., and Wacoal America, Inc., misled...
Nov07
100th Anniversary Symposium
For 100 years, the Federal Trade Commission has distinguished itself as a unique and nimble institution. The FTC continually evolves and innovates to promote competition and protect consumers. Please...
Nov06
Detroit Common Ground Conference
The Federal Trade Commission brought together local, state, and federal agencies, along with legal services attorneys and other consumer advocates for a full-day meeting. The morning was a closed...
FTC Settlement Bars Patent Assertion Entity From Using Deceptive Tactics
Date
A company and its law firm have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they used deceptive sales claims and phony legal threats in letters that accused thousands of small businesses...
Opinion 14-1
Date
Discusses whether statutory and catalog sales exemption from definition of telemarketing applies to seller that solicits inbound calls in response to mailed catalogs, but does not complete a sale...
File
opinion_14-1.pdf
(157.27 KB)
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - In the Matter of AmeriGas and Blue Rhino
Date
By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner
Displaying 5101 - 5120 of 9578