Public Statement
Military consumers: Salutes to you!
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https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/military-consumers-salutes-you
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FTC, Partners To Recognize Second Annual Military Consumer Protection Day July 16
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The Federal Trade Commission, along with more than 30 public and private sector organizations, are collaborating to provide military consumers with free resources about managing their money, avoiding...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Duped by Mortgage Loan Modification Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refund checks totaling $499,701.84 to 229 consumers who paid the Lucas Law Center an advance fee for mortgage loan modifications the company falsely claimed it...
LucasLawCenter Incorporated, d/b/a Future Financial Services, LLC, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3127
FTC Approves Amendments to Used Auto Parts Guides
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The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Used Auto Parts Guides, which are designed to prevent the unfair or deceptive marketing of used motor vehicle parts and assemblies containing used parts...
FTC Seeks Comment on Hobby Protection Rules
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on its Hobby Protection Rules as part of its systematic review of all FTC rules and guides. Issued in 1975, as required by Congress, the “Rules...
FTC Adds Mobile Cramming to Charges Against Text Spam and Robocall Network
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The Federal Trade Commission added new charges of mobile cramming to a complaint the agency previously filed against a group of scammers who allegedly sent millions of unwanted text messages and...
Federal Trade Commission Renews Partnership with Saskatchewan Law Enforcement Agencies to Fight Cross-Border Fraud
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The Federal Trade Commission has renewed its partnership with law enforcement agencies in Saskatchewan, Canada, through December 31, 2018, to combat fraudulent cross-border marketing practices. The...
FTC Alleges T-Mobile Crammed Bogus Charges onto Customers’ Phone Bills
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Note: A conference call for media with FTC Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich will occur as follows: Date: July 1, 2014 Time: 2:45 p.m. ET Call-in lines, which are for media only, will open 15...
At the FTC’s Request, Court Halts Collection of Allegedly Fake Payday Debts
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted a Georgia-based operation from using deception and threats to collect $3.5 million in phantom payday loan “debts” that...
FTC Warns Consumers About Pension Advance Plans
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If you’re trying to make ends meet, here’s a pitch that might catch your interest: “Convert tomorrow’s pension checks into hard cash today.” Sound tempting? Think again. The Federal Trade Commission...
L’Oréal Settles FTC Charges Alleging Deceptive Advertising for Anti-Aging Cosmetics
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Cosmetics company L’Oréal USA, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising about its Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth Code skincare products. According...
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges of U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Violations Against 14 Companies
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After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders that settle charges against 14 companies for falsely claiming to participate in the international privacy...
FTC Continues Crack Down on Deceptive Debt Collection; Houston-based Defendants Agree to Stop Deceptive Fees and Practices
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A Houston debt collection company, RTB Enterprises, Inc., which does business as Allied Data Corporation, and Raymond T. Blair, its president and sole shareholder, have agreed to a federal court order...
American Apparel, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3036
Fantage.com, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3026
Tennessee Football, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3032
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