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FTC Rules Jerk, LLC and John Fanning Deceived Consumers, Violated FTC Act
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The Federal Trade Commission has granted summary decision against the operators of Jerk.com, a website that billed itself as “the anti-social network,” for deceiving users about the source of content...
Home Relief Foundation Defendants Barred from Selling Debt Relief Services
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Austin, Texas-based Home Relief Foundation, Inc. and its two owners have settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they illegally charged up-front fees for services they falsely promised would...
FTC Seeks Technologists for New Research, Investigations Office
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There are several new positions, including a Technology Policy Fellowship program, research coordinator, and a technical internship program.
FTC Sends Refund Checks Totaling More Than $416,000 to Consumers Who Lost Money Buying “Body Slimming” Creams that Were Deceptively Marketed
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 10,620 refund checks totaling more than $416,000 starting today to consumers who lost money buying two skin creams marketed by L’Occitane, Inc., which falsely...
L'Occitane, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
122 3115
BMW Settles FTC Charges that Its MINI Division Illegally Conditioned Warranty Coverage on Use of Its Parts and Service
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BMW of North America LLC has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its MINI Division violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act by telling consumers that BMW would void their warranty...
FTC Approves Final Order In TRUSTe Privacy Case
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order resolving the Commission’s complaint against TRUSTe, Inc. for deceiving consumers about its privacy seal program...
FTC Videos Advise What to Do if Your Email is Hacked or Malware Attacks Your Computer
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Your email has been hacked – what do you do? Your computer has been hijacked by malware – how do you get it back? Whether you’re unsure or you’re the person your friends always turn to with these...
FTC Sending Refund Checks Totaling Nearly $955,000 to Consumers Who Lost Money Buying Lane Labs’ AdvaCAL Calcium Supplement
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 17,606 refund checks totaling $954,828.31 starting today to consumers who lost money buying a supposedly superior calcium supplement marketed by Lane Labs-USA...
Prepared Statement of the Federal Trade Commission on Discussion Draft of H.R.__, Data Security and Breach Notification Act Of 2015
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By
Jessica L. Rich, Former Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Matter Number
P115405
File
Text of the Commission Testimony
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FTC Testifies on Proposed Data Security Legislation Before House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee
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In testimony before Congress today, the Federal Trade Commission provided feedback on proposed data security legislation pending before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the...
True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc. (TRUSTe), In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
132 3219
Lane Labs-USA, Inc., et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
982 3558
X000086
FTC Approves Final Order Barring Patent Assertion Entity From Using Deceptive Tactics
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that a company and its law firm used deceptive sales claims and phony legal threats in...
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