Press Releases

The Federal Trade Commission has charged that Smart Inventions, Inc., a California-based direct response TV company, and its Chief Operating Officer, Jon D. Nokes, made false and unsubstantiated...

The Federal Trade Commission today told a Senate Subcommittee that, although peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing technology has benefits, it can create risks to consumers and some consumers may not be...

By unanimous vote, the Federal Trade Commission today closed its investigation into the proposed merger of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. (RJR) and British American Tobacco p.l.c.’s U.S...

What: A public workshop to “explore the uses, efficiencies, and implications for consumers associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.” Agenda: 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks...

Denver, CO – On July 22, the Federal Trade Commission, in association with the Colorado Bar Association, will hold a one day back-to-basics workshop on complying with truth-in-advertising standards...

Prince Lionheart, Inc., a manufacturer of baby products, and its president, Thomas E. McConnell, have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that they disseminated unsubstantiated...

In comments provided today at the request of Michigan House Representative Gene DeRossett on Michigan House Bill 4757, commonly referred to as the “Petroleum Marketing Stabilization Act,” staff of the...

Operators who used deceptive spam and copycat Web sites to con consumers into turning over confidential financial information have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their scam...

The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop, “Radio Frequency Identification: Applications and Implications for Consumers,” on June 21, 2004, to “explore the uses, efficiencies, and...

“The Federal Trade Commission has a longstanding and active program to combat fraudulent and deceptive advertising claims about health benefits and safety of dietary supplements, especially when it...

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Utah-based company, five related corporations, and three individuals operating as a common enterprise with making numerous false and unsubstantiated claims...

Three Florida-based companies and their principals have been charged by the Federal Trade Commission with making false and unsubstantiated claims in connection with the advertising for “Pedia Loss,” a...

The Federal Trade Commission today said that provisions of the recently enacted Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act will help reduce identity theft and help victims recover. In testimony to the...

Request for public comments: The Commission is seeking public comment to aid staff in preparing a study on the effects of credit scores and credit-based insurance scores on the price and availability...

The Federal Trade Commission today told Congress that, at the present time, a National Do Not Email Registry would fail to reduce the amount of spam consumers receive, might increase it, and could not...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a proposed consent order settling charges that a group of attorneys for criminal indigent clients in Clark County, Washington, violated the FTC Act by...

What: A press conference to disclose the results of a study of the feasibility of establishing a National Do Not Email Registry. Where: FTC Headquarters Building 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Room...

Petition to reopen and modify final decision and order: The Commission has received a petition to reopen and modify the final decision and order in the 2003 transaction concerning Nestle´ Holdings Inc...

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed regulations that would give consumers the chance to “opt out” before a company uses certain information provided by an affiliate to...

Request for public comment: The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment to aid staff in preparing a study examining “the effects of requiring that a consumer who has experienced an adverse...