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Staff Perspective Paper on Loot Box Workshop
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FTC Staff Issue Perspective Paper on Video Game Loot Boxes Workshop
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Staff of the Federal Trade Commission issued a paper detailing key takeaways from the agency’s August 2019 “Inside the Game” workshop , which e xamined consumer protection issues related to video game...
FTC Sends Letters Warning 20 More Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported COVID-19 Treatment
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The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sent letters warning 20 more marketers nationwide to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can prevent or treat COVID-19...
Nov10
Reviewing the Franchise Rule: An FTC Workshop
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The Federal Trade Commission will host an online public workshop on Nov. 10, 2020 to explore a number of issues related to the FTC’s Franchise Rule, and the comments received in response to the FTC’s...
FTC Adds Charges Against Auto Marketer For Deceptive “Prize” Mailers
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The Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint against a marketer, Traffic Jam Events, LLC, and its owner, David J. Jeansonne II, charging multiple counts of deceptive conduct...
FTC Sends Refunds Totaling More Than $9.1 Million to Customers Defrauded by Deceptively Marketed “Amazing Wealth System”
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks and sending PayPal payments totaling more than $9.1 million to customers who paid for an “Amazing Wealth System” workshop. According to the lawsuit...
AWS, LLC, et al. (FBA Stores)
The marketer of a scheme to make money on Amazon, and his companies, are banned from marketing and selling business opportunities and business coaching services under a settlement with the FTC. The settlement order against Jeffrey A. Gomez (aka Jeffrey Adams), Adams Consulting LLC, and Global Marketing Services L.L.C. also requires them to surrender funds and assets for consumer redress. In August 2020, the FTC returned more than $9.1 million to consumers defrauded through the scheme.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
172 3149
FTC Testifies At an Oversight Hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee
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The Federal Trade Commission testified today at an oversight hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about the agency’s work to protect consumers and promote...
Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Joseph J. Simons, Former Chairman
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P180101
Statement of Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips Regarding the Hearing on Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Noah Joshua Phillips, Former Commissioner
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P180101
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding the Hearing on Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
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P180101
Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding the Hearing on Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Commissioner
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P180101
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding the Hearing on Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
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P180101
FTC Acts Against Online Sellers That Falsely Promised Fast Delivery of Facemasks and Other Personal Protective Equipment
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The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against three online merchandisers for failing to deliver on promises that they could quickly ship products like face masks, sanitizer, and other personal...
Zaappaaz LLC
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Zaappaaz, the operators of wrist-band.com and other online storefronts, for failing to deliver on promises that they could quickly ship products like face masks, sanitizer, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The lawsuit alleges that the company violated the FTC’s Mail, Internet and Telephone Order Rule (Mail Order Rule), which requires that companies notify consumers of shipping delays in a timely manner and give consumers the chance to cancel orders and receive prompt refunds.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
202 3136
Case Status
Pending
IV Drips (IV Hydration Therapy)
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Carolyn L. Hann, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Protection
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Resolution Letter
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FTC Alleges Merchant Cash Advance Provider Overcharged Small Businesses Millions
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A leading provider of merchant cash advances used deception to lure small business customers, then regularly withdrew money from their accounts without consent even after the customers had repaid the...
Federal Register Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension (Negative Option Rule)
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FTC Sues California Marketer of $23,000 COVID-19 “Treatment” Plan
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The Federal Trade Commission charged a California-based company called Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc. with deceptively advertising a $23,000 treatment plan as a scientifically proven way to treat...
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