Press Releases

A recent, informal surf of 150 Internet sites using environmental advertising claims found that most of them were in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's "Guides for the Use of Environmental...

In testimony today before two House subcommittees, the Federal Trade Commission outlined its role in addressing the problem of identity theft, as well as the steps the Commission is taking to aid...

In an ongoing effort to fight unsolicited commercial e-mail - spam - the Federal Trade Commission has charged an online entrepreneur with making false and unsubstantiated claims in bulk e-mail...

Applications for approval of transactions: The FTC has received an application for approval of a transaction and is seeking public comments on the application for 30 days, until May 21, 1999. BP Amoco...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions. Comment Period Extended­Consumer Protection in the Global Electronic Marketplace The Commission has extended until April 30, 1999...

The Federal Trade Commission today issued a proposed rule designed to protect the privacy of children who surf the Internet. The proposed rule, which would apply to certain commercial websites, is the...

Two Santa Barbara, California, companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made fraudulent claims about how to obtain government-seized cars and homes for small...

Internet commerce site iMall and two former principals have agreed to pay $4 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they made false earnings claims for Internet-based businesses they...

Home Shopping Network (HSN), the TV retailer that reaches more than 70 million households, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it aired advertisements for a variety of skin care...

The Federal Trade Commission today released statements from its Commissioners on the Intel settlement, which was announced for public comment by the Commission on March 17, 1999. The comment period...

Consent agreements given final approval: Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final a consent agreement with the following entity. The Commission action makes the consent order...

In an ongoing campaign targeting ads that tout motor oil additives with deceptive claims that they reduce engine wear or extend engine life compared to motor oil alone, the FTC has charged the seller...

Under the terms of a final judgment filed today in U.S. District Court, Input/Output, Inc. and The Laitram Corporation will each pay a $225,000 civil penalty to settle government charges that they...

Robert L. D'Anjolell Memorial Home, P.C., and its officers, Robert L. D'Anjolell, Sr., Anthony Romano, and Robert L. D'Anjolell, Jr., have agreed to pay an $11,000 civil penalty as settlement of...

In a report released today, the Federal Trade Commission detailed its efforts to ensure that products advertised or labeled as "Made in USA" are, in fact, all or virtually all of domestic origin. The...

Florida attorney Jack Schrold has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over his role in an illegal credit repair business. The case against Schrold was one of 31 filed in March...

A New York merchant banking fund and one of its general partners have agreed to pay nearly $3 million to settle federal charges that they failed to file documents with the antitrust enforcement...

In response to reports that con artists are preying on consumer fears about the Year 2000 computer bug and its potential impact on financial services, the Federal Trade Commission in cooperation with...

Consent agreements given final approval: Following a public comment period, the Commission has made final consent agreements with the following entities. The Commission action makes the consent orders...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a consent agreement to resolve the competitive concerns arising from the merger of Zeneca Group PLC and Astra AB. According to the agency, the merger of...