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FTC Permanently Halts Operation that Allegedly Made Bogus Claims about Eliminating Consumers' Debt
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As part of its continuing crackdown on scams that target consumers in financial distress, the Federal Trade Commission settled charges against a debt relief operation that allegedly lured consumers...
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges against Marketer for Claiming that Nivea Skin Cream Can Help Consumers Slim Down
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized the Order settling charges against Beiersdorf, Inc. for falsely claiming that regular use of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin...
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges that Credit Report Resellers Allowed Hackers to Access Consumers Personal Information
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges against three credit report resellers, SettlementOne Credit Corporation; ACRAnet, Inc.; and...
Fajilan and Associates, Inc., also d/b/a Statewide Credit Services, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3089
SettlementOne Credit Corporation
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3208
ACRAnet, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3088
Bronson Partners, LLC, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
042 3115
Docket Number
10-0878-cv
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Product Warranty Rules
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all FTC rules and guides, the agency is seeking public comment on its Rules and guidance regarding product warranties under the Magnuson...
Mobile Apps Developer Settles FTC Charges It Violated Children's Privacy Rule
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A developer of mobile applications, including children’s games for the iPhone and iPod touch, will pay $50,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy...
FTC Modifies Part 3 of Agency's Rules of Practice
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced changes to several sections of the agency’s Rules of Practice to streamline the adjudicative review process. The “Part 3" Rules govern how competition and...
FTC Seeks Comment for Review of "Unavailability Rule"
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all agency rules and guides, the FTC seeks public comment on a Rule that governs retail food advertising. The Rule prohibits food...
Aug02
The Road Ahead: Selling, Financing & Leasing Motor Vehicles
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The Federal Trade Commission is holding a series of roundtable events and requesting public comment to gather information on possible consumer protection issues that may arise in the sale, financing...
FTC Charges Marketers with Tricking People Who Applied for Payday Loans; Used Bank Account Information to Charge Consumers for Unwanted Programs
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has halted an online operation that allegedly debited consumers’ bank accounts without their consent when consumers visited the...
Healthspan Solutions, L.L.C. (BeneVia nutrition drinks)
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By
Mary K. Engle, Associate Director
File
Text of the Letter
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FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
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The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the largest cigarette companies in the United States declined from $12.49 billion in 2006 to $10.86 billion in 2007, and again to $9.94...
FTC Stops Fake 'Yellow Pages' Scam; Foreign Operation Targeted Small Businesses and Nonprofits in United States and Other Countries
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal judge has temporarily halted a European-based operation that has allegedly bilked small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including churches...
FTC Testifies on Consumer Protection and the Rent-to-Own Industry
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today on consumer protection issues relating to the rent-to-own industry. The testimony described the agency’s role in enforcing laws relating to financial...
FTC Extends Public Comment Period to August 15, 2011 for Aristotle's Proposed Safe Harbor Program Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it is extending until August 15, 2011, the deadline for public comments relating to a proposed safe harbor program that Aristotle International, Inc...
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