News Releases for August 1999

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For Release: August 31, 1999
FTC Darkens the Runway Lights of Virginia-based Modeling Agencies
Defendants Agree To Forgive $3 Million in Consumer Debts and Post Bond if They Reenter Business

For Your Information: August 27, 1999
Announced Actions for August 27, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions:

For Your Information: August 24, 1999
FTC Seeks Public Comment for Study of the Marketing Practices of the Entertainment Industry
As part of its study of the marketing practices of the entertainment industry, the Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed information requests to members of the motion picture, recording, and video, personal computer, and coin-operated game industries, and on proposed consumer research.

For Release: August 23, 1999
FTC Agreement with Kroger and Groub Preserves Supermarket Competition in Indiana
The Federal Trade Commission today announced a proposed settlement agreement with The Kroger Co. and The John C. Groub Company, Inc.
For Your Information: August 23, 1999
Announced Actions for August 23, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions:

For Release: August 20, 1999
Chicago Telemarketer Settles FTC Charges as FTC Joins in Suit Against Another
Agency Alleged Office Supply Scams Targeted Small Businesses, Charities

For Release: August 18, 1999
California Pool Contractors Settle FTC Charges of Price-Fixing and Conspiracy
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to accept a settlement of charges that 14 Central California pool construction contractors illegally joined together to soak unwary consumers with higher prices in a city-wide price-fixing and boycotting conspiracy.
For Your Information: August 18, 1999
Announced Actions for August 18, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions.

For Release: August 12, 1999
FTC and States Launch Another Crackdown on Telemarketers Offering Credit Cards and Loans That Never Arrive
In another aggressive sweep targeting corporations and individuals that promise loans and credit cards for an advance fee, but never deliver them, the Federal Trade Commission, state Attorneys General from six states and state banking officials today announced the results of the latest crackdown on telemarketing companies and individuals allegedly engaging in advance fee loan scams.

For Release: August 9, 1999
FTC, Six States Sue Equinox International; Law Enforcers Ask Court to Halt Illegal Pyramid Operation
The Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement authorities from Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina have asked a U.S. District Court in Las Vegas to halt the allegedly illegal operations of Equinox International Corporation; Advanced Marketing Seminars, Inc.; BG Enterprises, Inc.; and William Gouldd, their principal.

For Release: August 6, 1999
FTC Releases Report on Commission's Divestiture Process
Includes Evaluation of 35 Orders Entered Between 1990 and 1994
For Your Information: August 6, 1999
Announced Actions for August 6, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions.

For Release: August 4, 1999
FTC Testimony Addresses Mailing of Deceptive Materials Relating to Sweepstakes
"The Commission recognizes that the practice of mailing deceptive materials relating to games of chance is detrimental to American consumers and ... will continue to use the full range of investigative techniques, targeted law enforcement actions, and consumer and business education to attack this problem," said Federal Trade Commissioner Orson Swindle in delivering FTC testimony today before the House Committee on Government & Reform Subcommittee on the Postal Service considering deceptive sweepstakes mailings.

For Release: August 3, 1999
FTC Helps Consumers Avoid the "Trip Trap"
Companies Nationwide Charged with Travel-Related Fraud

For Release: August 2, 1999
Minuteman Press International, Speedy Sign*A* Rama USA, and Their Chairman, Roy Titus, Pay the First Installment of a $3.47 Million Redress Judgment
Minuteman Press International of Farmingdale, New York, Speedy Sign*a* Rama USA of West Palm Beach, Florida, and their Chairman, Roy Titus, paid the first installment ($2.47 million) of a $3.47 million redress judgment entered against them on July 1, 1999.
For Your Information: August 2, 1999
Announced Actions for August 2, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the following actions.

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