Mallett, Christopher, also d/b/a Department of Consumer Services Protection Commission, U.S. Debt Care, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3105
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FTC Reminds Job Seekers: Get Your Free Credit Report Before You Apply for a Job
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Before you apply for a job, you should know what's in your credit report, because employers may look at your credit history if they're considering hiring you. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation...
FTC Staff: No Present Intention to Recommend Challenging Voluntary Fee Program in Connecticut Heating Oil Industry to Fund Consumer Education and Retailer Training
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The Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition staff has issued an advisory opinion letter, in response to a request from the Independent Connecticut Petroleum Association (ICPA), stating that...
FTC Wins $2.6 Million Court Judgment Against Operation That Made Exaggerated Claims for Mortgage and Foreclosure-Relief Services
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The Federal Trade Commission won a $2.6 million federal court judgment against three defendants behind a scheme that charged consumers large upfront fees and failed to deliver the mortgage...
Report
Effects of a Bristol Windows Advertisement with an “Up To” Savings Claim on Consumer Take-Away and Beliefs
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An FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the maximum "up to" results...
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120629bristolwindowsreport.pdf
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FTC Report: Many Consumers Believe "Up To" Claims Promise Maximum Results
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The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that...
FTC Alert: Federal Government Not Offering "Free" Money to Pay Your Bills
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The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know that swindlers are enticing people with this sales pitch: There is currently money available NOW right here in...
Andrew Torregrossa & Sons, Inc., Andrew L. Torregrossa, and John L. Torregrossa, U.S.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3132
FTC Returns $2.9 Million to Consumer Victims in DVD Vending Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 454 refund checks totaling more than $2.9 million to consumers who were victimized by a scam that promoted video rental machines as a business opportunity. The...
Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY, Agrees to Pay $32,000 Penalty to Settle FTC Charges It Refused to Serve Consumers Who Wanted To Buy a Casket Elsewhere
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The owners of a Brooklyn, New York, funeral home have settled a Federal Trade Commission civil penalty lawsuit alleging that they violated a key provision of the FTC's Funeral Rule giving consumers...
FTC Offers Video Game Primer to Help Parents
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If your kids play video games, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know there are resources to help you learn about the games and put limits on what...
FTC Files Complaint Against Wyndham Hotels For Failure to Protect Consumers' Personal Information
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The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against global hospitality company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries for alleged data security failures that led to three data...
FTC Advises Consumers on What to Do if Their Identity is Stolen
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If your identity is stolen, what will you do? Do you know your rights? Knowing what to do is important because an identity thief can hijack your tax refund, alter your medical records, prevent you...
FTC Seeks Public Input on Jewelry Industry Marketing Guides
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Do you have something to say about jewelry and how it's marketed? If so, the Federal Trade Commission wants to hear from you. As part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the...
Operators of "Debt Advocacy" Firm Settle with FTC, Must Pay More than $750,000
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The operators of an allegedly deceptive mortgage modification business will pay more than $750,000 in ill-gotten gains to settle Federal Trade Commission charges. The settlements also permanently ban...
Debt Advocacy Center, The, LLC, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3143
FTC Charges Bogus Precious Metals Investment Scheme
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The Federal Trade Commission charged a telemarketing operation with running a deceptive investment scheme that took in at least $10 million from predominantly elderly consumers, many of whom invested...
FTC Suit Halts Bogus Health Insurance Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission has halted a telemarketing scam that allegedly tricked consumers who were seeking affordable health insurance into buying worthless medical discount plans. Health Care One...
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