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Case: Musical.ly, Inc.
Video social networking app Musical.ly, Inc., now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company illegally collected personal information from children in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Closing Letter: Native Ken Eyewear, Inc.
February 27, 2019
Closing Letter: Cirrus Systems, Inc.
February 27, 2019
In October 2018, the FTC announced that online student loan refinancer SoFi Lending Corp. (SoFi) agreed to stop misrepresenting how much money student loan borrowers have saved, or will save, by refinancing their loans with the company. The Commission approved the final consent in February 2019. In...
Case: NutriMost LLC
The FTC is mailing 3,483 checks totaling more than $1.95 million to consumers who bought the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System between October 1, 2012 and August 9, 2016, in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Each consumer will receive a refund of $560.54.
Closing Letter: 3D Solutech, Inc.
February 22, 2019
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved a final order settling charges against a Texas-based marketer and seller of intravenously injected therapy products (IV Cocktails) who allegedly made a range of deceptive and unsupported health claims about their ability to treat serious...
The defendants in an alleged work-from-home business opportunity scam are banned from selling any business coaching service or business opportunity under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
The FTC is mailing 1,244 checks to consumers who bought deceptively marketed credit card interest rate reduction services after being contacted via illegal robocalls. Affected consumers will receive full refunds, with most receiving $1,100 or more, within the next week.
February 13, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission hosted a forum on small business financing on May 8, 2019, to examine trends and consumer protection issues in this marketplace, including the recent proliferation of online loans and alternative financing products. Small businesses are an integral part of the U.S...
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved two final orders settling allegations that Creaxion Corporation, Inside Publications, LLC, and their respective principals misrepresented that paid endorsements were independent consumer opinions and that commercial advertising was independent...
Following a public comment period, the FTC has approved two final orders settling allegations that Creaxion Corporation, Inside Publications, LLC, and their respective principals misrepresented that paid endorsements were independent consumer opinions and that commercial advertising was independent...
10 Companies and 10 individuals settled Federal Trade Commission allegations that their deceptive and unfair tactics violated the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act. The action is part of the FTC's continuing crackdown on all players involved in phantom debt schemes, including those...
Case: Soundboard Association
Soundboard Association sued the Federal Trade Commission alleging that the agency violated the APA by not issuing the regulation following notice-and-comment rulemaking, and that it was infringing on telemarketing companies' First Amendment rights.
Closing Letter: Whiteside Machine & Repair Company, Inc.
February 5, 2019
Case: Tarr Inc.
The FTC is mailing 227,995 checks totaling more than $6 million to consumers who purchased health products from three individuals and the 19 companies they controlled—collectively known as Tarr, Inc. Affected consumers will receive their refund checks, which average $26.57, soon.
Public Statement: Cross Brands Manufacturing, LLC (Sea & Ski sunscreen products)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: Roca Labs, Inc.
The FTC is taking action against the Florida-based marketers of a line of weight-loss supplements who allegedly made baseless claims for their products, and then threatened to enforce “gag clause” provisions against consumers to stop them from posting negative reviews and testimonials online.
Closing Letter: KONG Company, LLC
December 11, 2018
Case: MOBE Ltd., et al.
Case: Student Debt Doctor LLC
Case: Lawrence L. Duskin
Case: LendingClub Corporation
Case: A1 DocPrep Inc.
Public Statement: Aubio Life Sciences (Cold Sore Treatment Gel)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: RealPage, Inc.
Closing Letter: The Gillette Company, LLC
October 1, 2018
Closing Letter: Eversan, Inc.
October 1, 2018
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Rule Summary: Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil
The Rule, which is mandated by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, prescribes testing procedures and labeling standards for recycled oil.
Case: NetSpend Corporation
Closing Letter: RentACoop, LLC
September 10, 2018
Closing Letter: Prime-Line Products Company
August 22, 2018
Rule Summary: Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
Case: Tate’s Auto Center
A group of auto dealerships in Arizona and New Mexico must cease business operations as part of a court-approved settlement resolving Federal Trade Commission charges that the dealerships deceived consumers and falsified information on vehicle financing applications. In a case filed in 2018, the...
Closing Letter: Nerve Pain Away
August 1, 2018
Case: Delaware Solutions
Public Statement: Conair Corporation (Cuisinart kitchen appliances)
Type of Public Statement:
Staff Letter
Case: Uber Technologies Inc.
