W3 Innovations, LLC d/b/a Broken Thumb Apps and Justin Maples, U.S.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
102 3251
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FTC Adds Defendant in Deceptive Mortgage Loan Modification Case
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The FTC has amended its complaint against U.S. Mortgage Funding, Inc. by adding Louis Gendason as a defendant. The amended complaint also asks the court to issue a preliminary injunction against...
FTC Returns Almost $3.2 Million to Auto Warranty Robocall Victims
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing approximately 4,450 refund checks to consumers who were tricked by illegal robocalls into buying bogus auto “warranties that were actually extended service...
FTC Returns Almost $2 Million to Payday Loan Applicants Who Were Tricked into Buying Prepaid Debit Cards
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing more than 110,000 refund checks to consumers defrauded by an online operation that tricked payday loan applicants into paying for an unrelated debit card. The...
As Hurricane Irene Approaches, FTC Offers Financial Preparedness Tips, Advises Consumers to Watch Out for Scams
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With Hurricane Irene approaching the East Coast, the Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that when it comes to preparing for a weather emergency, financial readiness is as important as having a...
FTC Halts Mortgage Relief Schemes
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The Federal Trade Commission put an end to three schemes that claimed they would help consumers with their mortgage and debt problems, as part of settlements with defendants who allegedly claimed a...
FTC Shuts Down Operators of Deceptive Government Grant Scheme
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The Federal Trade Commission, along with four state attorneys general, has shut down a fraudulent operation that allegedly took advantage of financially distressed consumers by falsely promising them...
Clear Source Research, LLC
Type of Action
Process Enforcement
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
1023122
Case Status
Closed
FTC Permanently Halts Operation that Allegedly Made Bogus Claims about Eliminating Consumers' Debt
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As part of its continuing crackdown on scams that target consumers in financial distress, the Federal Trade Commission settled charges against a debt relief operation that allegedly lured consumers...
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges against Marketer for Claiming that Nivea Skin Cream Can Help Consumers Slim Down
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized the Order settling charges against Beiersdorf, Inc. for falsely claiming that regular use of its Nivea My Silhouette! skin...
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges that Credit Report Resellers Allowed Hackers to Access Consumers Personal Information
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges against three credit report resellers, SettlementOne Credit Corporation; ACRAnet, Inc.; and...
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Consumer Product Warranty Rules
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As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all FTC rules and guides, the agency is seeking public comment on its Rules and guidance regarding product warranties under the Magnuson...
Mobile Apps Developer Settles FTC Charges It Violated Children's Privacy Rule
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A developer of mobile applications, including children’s games for the iPhone and iPod touch, will pay $50,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy...
Aug02
The Road Ahead: Selling, Financing & Leasing Motor Vehicles
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The Federal Trade Commission is holding a series of roundtable events and requesting public comment to gather information on possible consumer protection issues that may arise in the sale, financing...
FTC Charges Marketers with Tricking People Who Applied for Payday Loans; Used Bank Account Information to Charge Consumers for Unwanted Programs
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has halted an online operation that allegedly debited consumers’ bank accounts without their consent when consumers visited the...
FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and Promotion
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The amount spent on cigarette advertising and promotion by the largest cigarette companies in the United States declined from $12.49 billion in 2006 to $10.86 billion in 2007, and again to $9.94...
FTC Stops Fake 'Yellow Pages' Scam; Foreign Operation Targeted Small Businesses and Nonprofits in United States and Other Countries
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal judge has temporarily halted a European-based operation that has allegedly bilked small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including churches...
FTC Testifies on Consumer Protection and the Rent-to-Own Industry
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today on consumer protection issues relating to the rent-to-own industry. The testimony described the agency’s role in enforcing laws relating to financial...
FTC Proposes 'Lighting Facts' Labels for Additional Types of Light Bulbs to Help Consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to the Appliance Labeling Rule that would require a “Lighting Facts” label on additional types of light bulbs to help...
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