Transcontinental Warranty, Inc., and Christopher D. Cowart
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
0923110
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FTC Settlement Bans Robocalls from Auto "Warranty" Company
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American consumers won’t be getting any more deceptive robocalls from the auto “warranty” company that bombarded them with millions of the prerecorded calls earlier this year, under a proposed...
New Rule Prohibiting Unwanted "Robocalls" to Take Effect on September 1
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Beginning September 1, 2009, prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls to consumers – commonly known as robocalls – will be prohibited, unless the telemarketer has obtained permission in writing from...
Court Rules in Favor of FTC, Orders Supplement Marketers to Pay Nearly $70 Million for Consumer Refunds
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A federal district court has ordered the marketers of two dietary supplements – "Supreme Greens" and "Coral Calcium" – who claimed the products would cure ailments ranging from cancer and Parkinson’s...
FTC Settlement Bars Seller's Deceptive 'Biodegradable' Claims
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A retailer of rayon towels will be barred from making false claims that mislead consumers into thinking that its products are "biodegradable," under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade...
Health Breach Notification Rule
Rule Updated Date
The Rule requires vendors of personal health records and related entities to notify consumers following a breach involving unsecured information. In addition, if a service provider to one of these...
Weathering Hurricane Season
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As the hurricane season gets underway, it’s time to tap into your inner scout and "be prepared." Your preparation for weather extremes or other natural disasters of course involves securing your...
FTC Actions Stop Deceptive Schemes in "Operation Tele-PHONEY" Cases
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Four deceptive telemarketing operations targeted by the Federal Trade Commission have agreed to abandon the illegal tactics they allegedly used to scam consumers – such as charging for products that...
9107-4021 Quebec, Inc. also d/b/a Med Provisions, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3098
City West Advantage, Inc. also d/b/a Unified Services and James S. Slemboski
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3064
FTC Action Stops Foreclosure 'Rescue' Operation
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The Federal Trade Commission has put a stop to a deceptive foreclosure "rescue" operation that charged homeowners $1,200 based on the false promise that it could save them from losing their homes. The...
Court Halts Job Placement Scam at FTC's Request
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A U.S. district court has halted a phony job placement operation that allegedly stole money from job seekers by promising them full-time work, with benefits, that never materialized, the Federal Trade...
Commission Announces New Fees for Telemarketers Accessing the National Do Not Call Registry
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The FTC has announced new fees starting on October 1, 2009, for telemarketers accessing phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. All telemarketers making calls to consumers in the United...
Metropolitan Home Mortgage, Inc., also d/b/a Wholesale Home Lenders
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
Extra! Extra! FTC Announces Revised Schedule for Workshop: "From Town Criers to Bloggers: How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age?"
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced December 1 and 2, 2009, as the dates on which it will begin a series of workshops titled "From Town Criers to Bloggers: How Will Journalism Survive the...
FTC Issues Final Breach Notification Rule for Electronic Health Information
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule requiring certain Web-based businesses to notify consumers when the security of their electronic health information is breached. Congress directed...
FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Sales and Marketing Expenditures
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The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the five largest cigarette companies in the United States declined from $13.11 billion in 2005 to $12.49 billion in 2006, according to a...
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