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July 2, 1998
July 1, 1998
FTC Sues to Prevent Sale of Franchise Promoting "U.S. Consumer Protection Agency" Business Opportunity
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While it’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sought a permanent injunction in federal District Court to stop the sale over...
Better Business Bureau Copycat Settles FTC Charges;Sham Organization Shilled For Bogus Business Opportunity Scheme
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A defendant who used a sham better business bureau -- the National Bureau of Better Business, Inc. (NBBB) -- to promote a display rack business opportunity business that misrepresented earnings...
June 30, 1998
CDI Pyramid Promoters Settle FTC Charges; Nearly $2 Million for Consumer Redress
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Three principals of a pyramid scheme promoted through the Internet had promised investors would earn up to $18,000 a month and receive an unsecured credit card with a high credit limit. These...
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Cano, Nia; a/k/a, Nghia F. Cano, Nina DeCano, et al. (timeline item) - June 30, 1998
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June 29, 1998
Sky Chefs Modifies Purchase of In-flight Catering Competitor to Resolve FTC Antitrust Concerns
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that Sky Chefs, Inc., one of the largest providers of in-flight food services to the airline industry, will not acquire Ogden Corporation’s in-flight...
June 26, 1998
FTC, Mexican Authorities, and State Officials Continue Campaign to Halt Fraudulent Advertising Aimed At Spanish-Speaking Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission, joined by Procuraduria Federal del Consumidor de Mexico (PROFECO), the agency charged with protecting consumers in Mexico, today announced "Campaña Alerta II," the second...
Announced Actions for June 26, 1998
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has amended its 1973 Enforcement Policy Statement (Policy Statement) concerning requirements for clear and conspicuous disclosures in foreign...
FTC Obtains Stipulated Preliminary Injunction in Cramming Case
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A federal judge has granted a stipulated preliminary injunction in the Federal Trade Commission's first case alleging "cramming" -- the practice of charging consumers on their actual phone bills or on...
Announced Actions for June 26, 1998
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Applications for approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for approval of a transaction from the following. The FTC is seeking public comments on the application for 30 days...
Global Industrial Technologies Agrees to Divest Ap Green Assets as Part of FTC Settlement
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In a proposed settlement announced today, Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. has agreed to restructure its proposed acquisition of AP Green Industries, Inc. to resolve Federal Trade Commission...
LA FTC, LAS AUTORIDADES MEXICANAS, Y LOS FUNCIONARIOS ESTATALES CONTINUAN LA CAMPAÑA PARA DETENER LA PUBLICIDAD FRAUDULENTA DIRIGIDA A LOS CONSUMIDORES DE HABLA HISPANA
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La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) en conjunto con la Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor de México (PROFECO), cuyo cargo es de proteger a los consumidores en México...
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