An operation that downloaded onto consumers’ computers software that spawned pop-up messages claiming consumers had signed up for a “free trial” that had expired, and demanding payment to make the...

The FTC today told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade and Tourism that it has a robust record in protecting consumers and preserving...

Commission approval of final consent orders: The Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry and approved letters to the...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning mortgage brokers and lenders, and media outlets that carry their advertisements for home mortgages, that some of the advertising claims currently appearing in...

The motto heard around the country this week will be: “Don’t serve alcohol to teens. It’s unsafe. It’s illegal. It’s irresponsible.” The We Don’t Serve Teens message will be promoted through public...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a consent order settling charges that two dialysis clinic operators – American Renal Associates, Inc. and Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. –...

FTC approval of appointment of compliance officer in matter of Rambus Inc.: By a vote of 5-0, the Commission has approved an application to appoint a compliance officer in the matter of Rambus...

The operators of an invention promotion business, which a judge called “one grand con game to take money away from consumers,” have been ordered to pay $60 million for violating a 1998 court order....

Commission approval of Federal Register notice: The Commission has approved the issuance of a Federal Register notice announcing the start of its decennial review of the FTC’s Mail or Telephone Order...

Canadian telemarketers will pay $505,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they scammed United States businesses into paying for business directories and listings that had never been...

Commission approval of proposed divestitures: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a petition for divestiture of two funeral homes pursuant to the modifying order issued in...

Miami-based telemarketers, who were charged with deceiving Spanish-speaking consumers through their marketing of pre-approved, advance fee MasterCards, free ATM and phone cards, and a free-trial...

Market factors explain increases in the national average retail price for gasoline during the spring and summer of 2006, according to a report sent to the President today by the Federal Trade...

Commission approval of final consent order: The Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Motor Oil Importers of Puerto Rico, and authorized the staff to forward a letter to the...

Spammers must stop sending unwanted and illegal e-mail messages about hoodia weight-loss products and human growth hormone anti-aging products the Federal Trade Commission alleges don’t work. At the...

Commission approval of proposed divestiture: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a petition for proposed divestiture from Service Corporation International (SCI) and...

The Results Group, L.L.C., and its co-owners are banned from telemarketing, and will give up thousands of dollars in cash, the proceeds from the sale of luxury sports cars, and the value of life...

FTC: Products Worn or Rubbed on the Skin Do Not Cause Weight Loss A company and its owner are banned from selling weight-loss patches in the future and will pay $180,000 to settle Federal Trade...

As many people generously open their hearts and wallets to help those affected by the earthquake in Peru, the Federal Trade Commission advises that the best way to help immediately is to donate money...

Commission authorization of final monetary judgment order: The Commission has authorized the filing of a stipulated final monetary judgment for over $1.6 million in the matter of FTC v. Verity...