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FTC Offers Consumers Tips on How to Respond to Unwanted Robocalls
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Illegal pre-recorded "robocalls" are a growing annoyance for millions of American consumers and the target of an enforcement crackdown by the Federal Trade Commission. What should you do when you get...
FTC Halts Deceptive Prepaid Calling Card Scheme Targeting Immigrants
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The Federal Trade Commission halted the deceptive advertising claims of a company that markets prepaid phone cards by allegedly misrepresenting the number of calling minutes its cards provide, and...
FTC Halts Two Operations That Deceived ConsumersLooking for Help with Their Debts
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The Federal Trade Commission halted two operations that deceived consumers who were looking for help dealing with their debts, including one firm that tricked people by impersonating federal...
Premier Nationwide Corporation, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3164
X120012
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
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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 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...
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 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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