Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more. The Legal Library has detailed information about cases we have brought in federal court or through our internal administrative process, called an adjudicative proceeding.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Melissa Holyoak In the Matter of Guardian Service Industries, Inc.
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya In the Matter of Guardian Service Industries, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson In the Matter of Guardian Service Industries, Inc.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson Regarding the Telemarketing Sales Rule
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson in Matter of FTC v. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Andrew N. Ferguson In the Matter of H&R Block
Consumer Impact Recovery
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time, harassing their family members, and other unlawful actions.
In response to a federal court complaint filed against Global Circulation, Inc. (GCI) and its owner, Kenneth Redon, III, the court agreed to temporarily halt the company’s operation and ordered it to turn its assets over to a court-appointed receiver.
In 2025, the FTC filed an amended complaint alleging that GCI and Redon falsely claimed affiliation with specific lenders to trick consumers into paying, a violation of the FTC’s Impersonation Rule.
At the same time, the FTC filed a proposed settlement order that would permanently ban GCI and Redon from the debt collection business.