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FTC Warns Nine VoIP Service Providers and Other Companies against ‘Assisting and Facilitating’ Illegal Coronavirus-related Telemarketing Calls
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Federal Trade Commission staff sent letters to nine Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers and other companies warning them that “assisting and facilitating” illegal telemarketing or...
FTC Extends Comment Deadline for Endorsement Guides Review to June 22
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The Federal Trade Commission is extending by sixty days the deadline to submit comments as part of the agency’s review of its Endorsement Guides. The deadline was originally April 21, 2020; it is now...
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson on the Energy Labeling Rule
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By
Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
R611004
File
FTC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to the Energy Labeling Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a Federal Register notice (FRN) seeking public comments on proposed changes to the agency’s Energy Labeling Rule. The Commission proposes amending the Rule to...
FTC Gives Final Approval to Settlement with Stalking Apps Developer
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The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a settlement with the developer of three “stalking” apps over allegations the company and its owner failed to secure the data collected by the...
Retina-X Studios, LLC, In the Matter of
Retina-X Studios, LLC, reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that the company and its owner failed to secure the data collected by its “stalking” apps and ensure the apps were used for legitimate purposes.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
172 3118
Case Status
Pending
FTC Chairman Joe Simons Outlines the Agency’s Approach to Safeguarding Consumers during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joe Simons issued a statement on the agency’s continuing efforts to protect consumers during the coronavirus pandemic. The FTC’s staff is working hard with other...
FTC Returns More than $3.1 Million to Victims of Student Loan Debt Relief and Credit Repair Scheme
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks totaling more than $3.1 million to consumers who were victims of a student loan debt relief and credit repair scheme. Strategic Student Solutions (also...
FTC Acts to Stop False and Unsubstantiated Claims for Wagner OEX Brake Pads
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Michigan-based Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (Federal-Mogul) has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission administrative complaint alleging that it made unsubstantiated claims that its aftermarket...
Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department Announce Expedited Antitrust Procedure and Guidance for Coronavirus Public Health Efforts
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The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division today issued joint statement detailing an expedited antitrust procedure and providing guidance for collaborations of...
FTC Sends More than $6.9 Million in Refunds to Victims of Office Supply Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more than $6.9 million to small businesses, non-profits, and government agencies targeted by an office supply telemarketing scam that charged...
FTC Gives Final Approval to Settlement with Background Services Provider over Allegations Related to Privacy Shield
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The Federal Trade Commission has given final approval to a settlement with a New York company over allegations it misrepresented its participation in and compliance with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield...
T&M Protection Resources, LLC, In the Matter of
T&M Protection Resources, LLC, settled Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company misrepresented its participation in and compliance with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
192 3092
Case Status
Pending
FTC Staff Provides Annual Letter to CFPB On Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Activities
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The staff of the Federal Trade Commission has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with an annual summary of the FTC’s activities enforcing the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...
Health Center, Inc. Settles FTC Allegations That It Targeted Older Consumers With Deceptive Claims for Health and Wellness Products
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Nevada-based Health Center, Inc. (HCI) and its owner Peggy Pearce agreed to halt their allegedly deceptive advertising claims about three “cure-all” health and wellness products that targeted older...
Health Center, Inc.
In March 2020, Nevada-based Health Center, Inc. (HCI) and its owner Peggy Pearce agreed to halt their allegedly deceptive advertising claims about three “cure-all” health and wellness products that targeted older consumers nationwide, in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The order settling the FTC’s complaint prohibits HCI and Pearce from such deceptive conduct and imposes a partially suspended monetary judgment.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
182 3002
Case Status
Pending
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