Tag: Consumer Protection

FTC Charges Manufacturer of Kwik Frame, Kwik Fix, and Krylex Glues with Making Misleading ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Date

February 2, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Chemence, Inc., an Ohio corporation, alleging that the company is deceiving consumers by making Made in USA claims for their strong, fast-acting glues...

Staff Letters

Resolution of Referrals from BBB National Programs

American Dream Nutrition, LLC (PhytoZon dietary supplement)

Date

February 1, 2016

Mary K. Engle, Associate Director

Text of the Letter (190.98 KB)

Warrant Enforcement Division

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

February 1, 2016

FTC Matter/File Number

152 3003

Closing Letters

P&L Industries, Inc., doing business as LaserLyte

Date

January 29, 2016

Matter Number

P074204

Closing letter to Kelly Wilkins, Counsel for P&L Industries, Inc. (249.06 KB)

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Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week 2016 Twitter Chat

January 29, 2016 | 2:00PM

FTC and the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) will co-host a Twitter chat at 2:00 p.m. EST about tax ID theft – consumers can join the conversation on #IDTheftChat. Follow @FTC and @ITRCSD to ask...

Public Statement

Guess what we’ve been up to? Protecting your privacy — and more

Date

January 28, 2016

Public Statement

2015 Privacy and Data Security Update

Date

January 28, 2016

Public Statement

Remarks of FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez

Date

January 28, 2016

Remarks of FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez during Identity Theft Media Availability (19.61 KB)

FTC Announces Significant Enhancements to IdentityTheft.gov

Date

January 28, 2016

Note: A conference call for media with FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez was held as follows: Date: Jan. 28, 2016 Time: 2 p.m. ET Ramirez and FTC staff took questions from the media about the new site...

GM, Jim Koons Management, and Lithia Motors Inc. Settle FTC Actions Charging That Their Used Car Inspection Program Ads Failed to Adequately Disclose Unrepaired Safety Recalls

Date

January 28, 2016

FTC to Hold Telephone Media Availability to Announce Major Advance in Helping Victims Recover from Identity Theft

Date

January 28, 2016

Please note: This is a phone-in event only. There will be no webcast or live press conference. The Federal Trade Commission will host a phone-in media availability today at 2 p.m. EST to announce a...

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Webinar: Assisting the Victims of Tax Identity Theft

January 28, 2016 | 1:00PM

FTC and the IRS will co-host a webinar with information to assist victims of tax identity theft. Identity theft is growing, and the IRS has taken numerous steps to combat it and protect taxpayers...

Public Statement

Opening Remarks of FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez

Date

January 27, 2016

Opening Remarks of FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez during DeVry Media Availability (18.45 KB)

FTC Brings Enforcement Action Against DeVry University

Date

January 27, 2016

Note: A conference call for media with FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell was held: Date: Jan. 27, 2016 Time: 1 p.m. ET Ramirez, Mitchell and FTC and Department...

Commissioner Statements

Separate Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Federal Trade Commission v. DeVry Education Group, et al.

Date

January 27, 2016

Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner

Separate Statement of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Federal Trade Commission v. DeVry Education Group, et al. (8.42 KB)

Jan27

Data Privacy Day 2016 Twitter Chat

January 27, 2016 | 3:00PM

#ChatSTC Twitter Chat: Be #PrivacyAware This Data Privacy Day Jan. 28 marks Data Privacy Day, an international effort to promote awareness about respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling...

Jan27

Safe – and, or, versus – Sorry: How the Federal Trade Commission Approaches Consumer Protection – Keynote before the TACD 16th Annual Forum – The Precautionary Principle in TTIP: Trade Barrier or Essential for Consumer Protection? (44.31 KB)

Twitter Chat for Military Personnel and Their Families on Tax Identity Theft

January 27, 2016 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM

The FTC (@FTC) and the Department of Veteran Affairs ( @DeptVetAffairs) will co-host a twitter chat about tax identity theft at 11:00 a.m. EST. Follow @milconsumer to join the conversation on...

Public Statement

Safe – and, or, versus – Sorry: How the Federal Trade Commission Approaches Consumer Protection – Keynote before the TACD 16th Annual Forum – The Precautionary Principle in TTIP: Trade Barrier or Essential for Consumer Protection?

Date

January 26, 2016

FTC Postpones Identity Theft Press Conference Due to Government Closure & DC Weather Conditions

Date

January 26, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission has postponed a planned press conference at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., which was scheduled for today - Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 12:30 p.m. ET - to announce a major...

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