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Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Software Developer Settles FTC Charges
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Frostwire LLC, a peer-to-peer file-sharing application developer, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its software likely would cause consumers to unwittingly expose sensitive...
Important Information Regarding the Right of Borders Customers to Opt Out of Transfer of Personal Information to Barnes and Noble
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The Federal Trade Commission is reminding customers of Borders Group that they have until October 15, 2011, to decide whether to opt out of having their personal contact information and purchasing...
Court Orders Defendant Who Assisted Grant Writers Scheme to Pay $1.68 Million for Refunds to Defrauded Consumers, After Trial on FTC Charges
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In response to charges by the Federal Trade Commission and four state attorneys general, a U.S. district court has ordered a defendant who assisted in a wide-ranging government grant scheme to pay $1...
FTC Testifies on Protecting Children Online in a Fast-Changing Marketplace, and Proposed Changes to COPPA Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission today told a House Subcommittee that it is committed to protecting children online, and that the agency recently proposed changes to the Children’s Online Privacy...
At FTC's Request, Court Shuts Down Deceptive Mortgage and Debt Relief Operation
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court has shut down two related operations as a result of settlements with defendants who allegedly failed to provide promised debt relief...
FTC Requires Packaging Changes for Fruit-Flavored Four Loko Malt Beverage
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The marketers of Four Loko have agreed to re-label and repackage the supersized, high-alcohol, fruit-flavored, carbonated malt beverage, to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive...
FTC Proposes Amendments to Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule to Keep Up With Current Technology and Business Practices
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all of the agency’s rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise...
Sep30
Consumer Protection in Underserved Communities
Join the Federal Trade Commission, the Tulane University School of Law, legal services attorneys and other consumer advocates, and state and federal consumer protection officials at this free event to...
Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 435: Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule: Final Rule Amendments
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Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 435: Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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At FTC's Request, Court Orders Debt Collector to Stop Deceiving Clients and Abusing Consumers
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation that allegedly subjected consumers to abusive debt-collection practices and deceived the small-business...
FTC Returns Refunds to Small Businesses Defrauded in Debit/Credit Card Processing Scheme
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refunds to 100 merchants throughout the country who were defrauded by an operation that provided debit and credit card processing services. The FTC alleged that...
FTC Unveils Educational Materials for Small Businesses Explaining New Electronic Payment Rules
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For businesses that accept payment by credit or debit card, some new rules of the road are going into effect on October 1 that may help lower their cost of doing business. The Federal Trade Commission...
Merchant Processing, Inc., Vequity Financial Group, Inc., Direct Merchant Processing, Inc., PPI Services Inc., et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
052-3162
FTC Settlement Bans Alleged Spammer from Sending Unsolicited Text Messages
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An operator who allegedly sent millions of illegal spam text messages to consumers is banned from sending any unsolicited text messages, under a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission...
Reebok to Pay $25 Million in Customer Refunds To Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Advertising of EasyTone and RunTone Shoes
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In its ongoing effort to stem overhyped advertising claims, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Reebok International Ltd. has agreed to resolve charges that the company deceptively advertised...
FTC Announces Action Against Major Marketer of Consumer Goods
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. ET, to announce a settlement with a major marketer of consumer goods in a case alleging...
FTC Stops Online Marketing Scheme That Allegedly Scammed Consumers Out of Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Using 'Free' Trial Offers
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court halted an online operation that allegedly took in more than $450 million from consumers in the United States and several other countries, and...
FTC Asks Court To Halt Defendant from Impersonating Federal Agencies While Steering Consumers to Mortgage, Tax, and Debt Relief Services
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The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court to halt the misleading claims of a defendant who allegedly deceived consumers by using multiple websites to impersonate...
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