Premier Nationwide Corporation, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3164
X120012
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Mallett, Christopher, also d/b/a Department of Consumer Services Protection Commission, U.S. Debt Care, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3105
FTC Wins $2.6 Million Court Judgment Against Operation That Made Exaggerated Claims for Mortgage and Foreclosure-Relief Services
Date
The Federal Trade Commission won a $2.6 million federal court judgment against three defendants behind a scheme that charged consumers large upfront fees and failed to deliver the mortgage...
FTC Reminds Job Seekers: Get Your Free Credit Report Before You Apply for a Job
Date
Before you apply for a job, you should know what's in your credit report, because employers may look at your credit history if they're considering hiring you. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation...
Report
Effects of a Bristol Windows Advertisement with an “Up To” Savings Claim on Consumer Take-Away and Beliefs
Date
An FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that they will achieve the maximum "up to" results...
File
120629bristolwindowsreport.pdf
(181.22 KB)
FTC Alert: Federal Government Not Offering "Free" Money to Pay Your Bills
Date
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know that swindlers are enticing people with this sales pitch: There is currently money available NOW right here in...
FTC Report: Many Consumers Believe "Up To" Claims Promise Maximum Results
Date
The Federal Trade Commission today released an FTC-commissioned study indicating that when marketers use the phrase "up to" in claims about their products, many consumers are likely to believe that...
FTC Returns $2.9 Million to Consumer Victims in DVD Vending Scam
Date
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 454 refund checks totaling more than $2.9 million to consumers who were victimized by a scam that promoted video rental machines as a business opportunity. The...
Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY, Agrees to Pay $32,000 Penalty to Settle FTC Charges It Refused to Serve Consumers Who Wanted To Buy a Casket Elsewhere
Date
The owners of a Brooklyn, New York, funeral home have settled a Federal Trade Commission civil penalty lawsuit alleging that they violated a key provision of the FTC's Funeral Rule giving consumers...
FTC Offers Video Game Primer to Help Parents
Date
If your kids play video games, the Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know there are resources to help you learn about the games and put limits on what...
Andrew Torregrossa & Sons, Inc., Andrew L. Torregrossa, and John L. Torregrossa, U.S.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
112 3132
FTC Files Complaint Against Wyndham Hotels For Failure to Protect Consumers' Personal Information
Date
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against global hospitality company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries for alleged data security failures that led to three data...
Operators of "Debt Advocacy" Firm Settle with FTC, Must Pay More than $750,000
Date
The operators of an allegedly deceptive mortgage modification business will pay more than $750,000 in ill-gotten gains to settle Federal Trade Commission charges. The settlements also permanently ban...
Debt Advocacy Center, The, LLC, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3143
FTC Suit Halts Bogus Health Insurance Scam
Date
The Federal Trade Commission has halted a telemarketing scam that allegedly tricked consumers who were seeking affordable health insurance into buying worthless medical discount plans. Health Care One...
FTC Action Halts Alleged "Forensic Audit" Scam that Targeted Consumers in Danger of Losing Their Homes
Date
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation that allegedly preyed on financially vulnerable homeowners, convincing them to pay $1,995 or more by...
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