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Consumers Still Paying for Sham Insurance Products Sold by Simple Health to be Notified About the Fraud and Provided an Opportunity to Enroll in Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans During a Special Enrollment Period
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, tens of thousands of consumers who bought medical discount plans from Simple Health Plans LLC that were deceptively marketed as comprehensive health...
Complaints about Government Imposter Scams Reach Record High, According to New FTC Data
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As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Federal Trade Commission is reminding consumers that scammers are increasingly trying to make a buck by falsely claiming to be Uncle Sam...
Phantom Debt Brokers and Collectors Settle FTC and New York AG Charges
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The defendants behind a New York-based debt collection scheme will be permanently banned from the debt collection industry under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the New York...
Sep26
Made in the USA: An FTC Workshop
On September 26, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) hosted a public workshop to enhance its understanding of consumer perception of “Made in the USA” and other U.S.-origin...
Aug15
Green Lights & Red Flags: FTC Rules of the Road for Business
A one-day public workshop in Atlanta focused on truth-in-advertising basics and data security compliance. Designed for business owners, advertising and marketing executives, and attorneys, the program...
Jul24
Fighting Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Iowa
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Join us for a free, one-hour webinar on July 24 at 1:00 pm CT to learn about: The top scams reported in Iowa Tips to help people recognize and avoid scams Free resources you can use to help people in...
Media Mix 365, LLC
Announced in June 2019 as part of a crackdown on illegal robocalls against operations around the country responsible for more than one billion calls, this proposed court order permanently bans Nicholas and Nicole Long from calling phone numbers listed on the DNC Registry and from robocalling. It also prohibits Media Mix 365 from calling phone numbers listed on the DNC Registry unless it has the express, written agreement of the recipient to receive such calls or has an established business relationship with the recipient. According to the FTC’s complaint against Media Mix 365, the defendants made illegal calls to develop leads for home solar energy companies.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
182 3070
FTC to Host PrivacyCon 2019 Examining Latest Privacy, Data Security Research
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will host PrivacyCon 2019 to examine the latest research and trends related to consumer privacy and data security. WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 9:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET...
Derek Jason Bartoli
Announced in June 2019 as part of a crackdown on illegal robocalls against operations around the country responsible for more than one billion calls, the FTC’s complaint against Derek Jason Bartoli alleges the Florida-based defendant has been an active participant in the illegal telemarketing industry for several years, serving as the “dialer,” “information technology (IT) guy,” and at times the seller for various telemarketing companies, including companies that the FTC and other law enforcement agencies have sued. He provided services in his own name and in the names of Phoenix Innovative Solutions LLC, Marketing Consultation Solutions LLC, and KimRain Marketing LLC.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
182 3105
FTC, Law Enforcement Partners Announce New Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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The FTC and its U.S., state, and local law enforcement partners announced a major crackdown on illegal robocalls, including 94 actions targeting operations around the country that are responsible for...
Federal Register Notice
Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request (Energy Labeling Rule)
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FTC and Law Enforcement Partners to Announce Robocall Enforcement Sweep Tomorrow in Chicago
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WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with other federal, state, and local law enforcement, will announce “Operation Call it Quits,” the latest joint-agency crackdown on telemarketers...
FTC Announces Final Rule Implementing Law Providing Free Credit Monitoring for Active Duty Military Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized the rule implementing a 2018 law that requires the nationwide consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) to provide free electronic credit monitoring services for...
FTC Stops Operators of Fake Credit Repair Scheme
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted and frozen the assets of Grand Teton Professionals, an alleged credit repair scheme that charged illegal upfront fees...
Alo, LLC d/b/a Alo Yoga (endorsement claims)
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By
Carolyn L. Hann, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Protection
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At FTC’s Request, Court Imposes Permanent Direct Mail Marketing Ban and $8.9 Million Judgment on Operators of Newspaper Subscription Scheme
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The operators of a deceptive newspaper subscription scheme are permanently banned from the direct mail marketing business under a federal court order obtained by the Federal Trade Commission...
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