Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3010
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order Requiring Sears to Disclose the Installation of Tracking Software Placed on Consumers Computers; FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Enhanced Vision Systems, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Sears Holdings Management Corporation, following a public comment period, and authorized the staff to provide responses...
CVS to Pay Nearly $2.8 Million in Consumer Refunds to Settle FTC Charges of Unsubstantiated Advertising of AirShield 'Immune Boosting' Supplement
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Just in time for back-to-school and cold season, national retailer CVS Pharmacy, Inc. will stop making misleading claims that its “AirShield” dietary supplements can prevent colds, fight germs, and...
FTC Stresses Need to Consider Competition and Consumer Protection in Developing National Broadband Plan
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The Federal Trade Commission today filed comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice of Inquiry regarding development of a National Broadband Plan that will seek to...
Transcontinental Warranty, Inc., and Christopher D. Cowart
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0923110
FTC Settlement Bans Robocalls from Auto "Warranty" Company
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American consumers won’t be getting any more deceptive robocalls from the auto “warranty” company that bombarded them with millions of the prerecorded calls earlier this year, under a proposed...
New Rule Prohibiting Unwanted "Robocalls" to Take Effect on September 1
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Beginning September 1, 2009, prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers – commonly known as robocalls – will be prohibited, unless the telemarketer has obtained permission in writing from...
Court Rules in Favor of FTC, Orders Supplement Marketers to Pay Nearly $70 Million for Consumer Refunds
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A federal district court has ordered the marketers of two dietary supplements – "Supreme Greens" and "Coral Calcium" – who claimed the products would cure ailments ranging from cancer and Parkinson’s...
FTC Settlement Bars Seller's Deceptive 'Biodegradable' Claims
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A retailer of rayon towels will be barred from making false claims that mislead consumers into thinking that its products are "biodegradable," under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade...
Health Breach Notification Rule
Rule Updated Date
The Rule requires vendors of personal health records and related entities to notify consumers following a breach involving unsecured information. In addition, if a service provider to one of these...
Weathering Hurricane Season
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As the hurricane season gets underway, it’s time to tap into your inner scout and "be prepared." Your preparation for weather extremes or other natural disasters of course involves securing your...
FTC Actions Stop Deceptive Schemes in "Operation Tele-PHONEY" Cases
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Four deceptive telemarketing operations targeted by the Federal Trade Commission have agreed to abandon the illegal tactics they allegedly used to scam consumers – such as charging for products that...
City West Advantage, Inc. also d/b/a Unified Services and James S. Slemboski
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3064
9107-4021 Quebec, Inc. also d/b/a Med Provisions, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3098
FTC Action Stops Foreclosure 'Rescue' Operation
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The Federal Trade Commission has put a stop to a deceptive foreclosure "rescue" operation that charged homeowners $1,200 based on the false promise that it could save them from losing their homes. The...
Court Halts Job Placement Scam at FTC's Request
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A U.S. district court has halted a phony job placement operation that allegedly stole money from job seekers by promising them full-time work, with benefits, that never materialized, the Federal Trade...
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