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FTC Approves Safe Harbor Program for Aristotle International, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that Aristotle International, Inc. has been approved as a "safe harbor" program under the terms of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998...
FTC Takes Action to Stop Massive Robocalling Operations
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission's ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal, prerecorded "robocalls," the FTC is taking legal action to stop two operations that allegedly enabled telemarketers...
FTC Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Appliance Labeling Rule
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As part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides,the Federal TradeCommission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Appliance Labeling Rule, which requires energy...
JGRD, Inc., also d/b/a Voiceblaze.com and VoiceBlaze, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0923174
FTC Halts Deceptive Practices of Marketer Who Collected $359 Million Using Bogus 'Free' Trial Offers
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The Federal Trade Commission has stopped an Internet scheme that allegedly used bogus "free" product offers that deceived consumers in the United States and other countries and charged them for...
Window Marketers Settle FTC Charges That They Made Deceptive Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings Claims
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Five companies that sell replacement windows in numerous states will have to stop making exaggerated and unsupported claims about the energy efficiency of their windows, and how much money consumers...
FTC Action Leads to Contempt Ruling Against Marketers Who Tried to Take Advantage of Financially Strapped Consumers
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court issued a contempt ruling against promoters of credit repair, debt relief, and food stamp services who violated a 2010 settlement...
FTC Cracks Down on Fake Debt Collector
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 ET), to announce a complaint against a “debt collector” who allegedly worked with...
FTC To Host Phone Availability on Law Enforcement Actions Targeting Deceptive Claims by Window Manufacturers and Sellers
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As part of its continuing effort to protect consumers from deceptive energy and environmental claims and provide them with information to help them make informed purchases, the Federal Trade...
Court Halts Alleged Fake Debt Collector Calls from India, Grants FTC Request to Stop Defendants Who Often Posed as Law Enforcement
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation that the FTC alleges collected phantom payday loan “debts” that consumers did not owe. Consumers received...
FTC Continues to Seek Public Input on Consumer Issues in Motor Vehicle Sales, Financing and Leasing
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission's ongoing project to gather information on consumers' experiences in the sale, financing and leasing of motor vehicles at dealerships, the agency will continue...
FTC Report Raises Privacy Questions About Mobile Applications for Children
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The Federal Trade Commission today issued a staff report showing the results of a survey of mobile apps for children. The survey shows that neither the app stores nor the app developers provide the...
Commission Letter Approving Aristotle, Inc.’s Safe Harbor Program Application Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
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Matter Number
P114509
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Aristotle Safe Harbor approval letter
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FTC Action Leads to Ban on Alleged Mortgage Relief Scammers Who Harmed Thousands of Consumers
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court put the mortgage relief business permanently off limits to marketers who allegedly charged thousands of consumers up to $2,600...
U.S. Mortgage Funding, Inc., et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
102 3146
FTC Issues Annual Financial Acts Enforcement Report to Federal Reserve
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued its annual report to the Federal Reserve Board on FTC enforcement and related activities regarding the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), Electronic Fund...
Bank of America Subsidiary Reversing or Refunding $36 Million in Fees to Resolve FTC Allegations That it Overcharged Struggling Homeowners
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A mortgage servicing subsidiary of Bank of America Corp. agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally assessed more than $36 million worth of fees against struggling homeowners...
FTC Warns Marketers That Mobile Apps May Violate Fair Credit Reporting Act
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The Federal Trade Commission warned marketers of six mobile applications that provide background screening apps that they may be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The FTC warned the apps...
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