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Federal Trade Commission Staff Reply Comment to the New York State Public Service Commission on “Reforming the Energy Vision” Project

Date

October 24, 2014

Matter Number

V140012

The FTC staff submitted a reply comment in response to certain comments filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (NY PSC) regarding the proposal to authorize the establishment of...

Federal Trade Commission Staff Reply Comment to the New York State Public Service Commission on “Reforming the Energy Vision” Project (188.83 KB)

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FTC Staff Advises New York State Public Service Commission To Increase Competition in Proposal to Transform Electric Distribution System

Date

October 24, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a reply comment in response to certain comments filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (NY PSC) regarding the NY PSC staff’s proposal to...

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At FTC’s Request, Court Shuts Down New York-Based Tech Support Scam Business

Date

October 24, 2014

(CORRECTED) At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has shut down a company that scammed computer users by tricking them into paying hundreds of dollars for technical support...

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Court Orders Judgment of Nearly $515,000 Against Mortgage Relief Pitchman

Date

October 24, 2014

The court imposed the judgment after finding Atalla had hid assets and misrepresented his financial condition to the agency.

Press Release

FTC Provides Comment to NHTSA on Privacy and Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communications

Date

October 24, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission filed a comment on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking related to vehicle-to-vehicle communications. As the lead...

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FTC Approves Final Orders Banning Marketer Behind ‘Fat Burner’ Diet Pills From Making or Selling Weight-Loss Products

Date

October 24, 2014

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that the former CEO and co-founder of an Atlanta-based marketing operation and his...

Cases and Proceedings

John Matthew Dwyer III, In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

October 24, 2014

FTC Matter/File Number

122 3287

Cases and Proceedings

HealthyLife Sciences, LLC, In the Matter of

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

October 24, 2014

FTC Matter/File Number

122 3287

Press Release

FTC Takes Action to Stop Phantom Debt Scam That Targeted Spanish-Speaking Consumers Nationwide

Date

October 23, 2014

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in Miami has temporarily shut down a fraudulent phantom debt collection operation that deceived and abused thousands of Spanish...

Press Release

FTC Publishes Agenda for Every Community Fraud Workshop

Date

October 23, 2014

How fraud affects different populations and what scams prey on specific groups will be the topic of the Federal Trade Commission’s “Fraud Affects Every Community” workshop on Oct. 29th in Washington...

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Event

Debt Collection & the Latino Community Roundtable

October 23, 2014 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will co-host a roundtable in Long Beach, California, on October 23, 2014, to examine how debt collection and credit reporting...

Press Release

FTC Action Results in Court Order Requiring Work-At-Home Scammers to Pay More Than $25 Million for Consumer Refunds

Date

October 22, 2014

A federal district judge has ordered a business opportunity company and its president to pay more than $25 million in refunds to consumers who were conned with bogus claims that they could earn...

Press Release

More than 20 Current and Former FTC Officials Will Participate in Agency’s 100th Anniversary Symposium on Nov. 7

Date

October 22, 2014

More than 20 current and former Federal Trade Commission officials will take part in a public symposium on Nov. 7, 2014 to celebrate the FTC’s 100th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The symposium will...

Press Release

Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Host Roundtable on “Debt Collection & the Latino Community” Tomorrow

Date

October 22, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will co-host a joint roundtable tomorrow in Long Beach, California, titled “Debt Collection & the Latino Community.”...

Press Release

Defendants in Massive Spam Text Message, Robocalling and Mobile Cramming Scheme to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Date

October 22, 2014

A series of defendants will pay approximately $10 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges that they operated a massive scam that sent unwanted text messages to millions of consumers...

Cases and Proceedings

Acquinity Interactive, LLC, et al.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 22, 2014

FTC Matter/File Number

122 3161

Cases and Proceedings

Zaken Group, The, also d/b/a The Zaken Corporation, QuickSell, and QuikSell and Tiran Zaken

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

October 22, 2014

FTC Matter/File Number

122 3293

Press Release

FTC Staff Warns Plastic Waste Bag Marketers That Their “Oxodegradable” Claims May Be Deceptive

Date

October 21, 2014

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission has sent letters warning 15 marketers of “oxodegradable” plastic waste bags that their oxodegradable, oxo biodegradable, or biodegradable claims may be deceptive...

Press Release

Federal Trade Commission Appoints Ashkan Soltani as Chief Technologist

Date

October 21, 2014

Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has appointed Ashkan Soltani as the agency’s Chief Technologist, succeeding Dr. Latanya Sweeney, who is returning to Harvard University, where she...

Press Release

At FTC’s Request, Court Stops Supplement Marketers From Deceptive Advertising and Illegally Debiting Consumers’ Accounts

Date

October 20, 2014

This is the first FTC action alleging violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA).

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