FTC Testifies on Spyware
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The Federal Trade Commission today told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that “legislation authorizing the Commission to seek civil penalties in spyware cases could add a...
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Keep Dear Old Dad Safe from Phishing
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Set aside the ties and gadgets: This Father’s Day e-card from the Federal Trade Commission can save your dad a whole lot of headaches. Available from the FTC in English and Spanish at http://www.ftc...
Think All Publishing, LLC. and Yuri Mintskovsky
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
062-3012
"We Don't Serve Teens": Slogan for a Safe Summer
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Because summer is a time when teen drunk-driving deaths peak and teens are at high risk of starting to drink, the Federal Trade Commission is urging adults around the nation to say “Let’s Make it a...
FTC Press Conference Will Announce Lawsuit Challenging Subprime Credit Card Marketing Company and Debt Collector
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The Federal Trade Commission will announce a law enforcement action today, charging a credit card marketer and a debt collection company with using deceptive marketing practices and abusive debt...
FTC Sues Subprime Credit Card Marketing Company and Debt Collector for Deceptive Credit Card Marketing
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced the filing of a lawsuit charging CompuCredit Corporation and its wholly-owned debt collection subsidiary, Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, with deceptive...
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matters of CashPro, American Cash Market, Inc., and Anderson Payday Loans
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Commission approval of final consent orders – Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of final consent orders in the matters of CashPro d/b/a MakePaydayToday.com...
FTC To Host Debt Settlement Workshop
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The Federal Trade Commission staff will host a workshop on September 25, 2008, to learn about the growth of for-profit debt relief entities and examine how the for-profit debt relief model is...
CashPro, d/b/a MakePaydayToday.com., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
072-3203
American Cash Market, Inc., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
072-3210
Anderson Payday Loans., In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
072-3212
FTC Secures Full Proceeds of Business Opportunity Scammer's $100,000 Performance Bond
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced that it has successfully secured the proceeds of repeat offender Richard Neiswonger’s $100,000 performance bond. Last year, in a civil contempt case...
Defendants in Debt Collection Scheme Aimed At Hispanics Agree to Settle FTC Charges
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Two defendants have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for allegedly victimizing Spanish-speaking consumers nationwide by posing as debt collectors seeking money the consumers did not...
Defendants in Debt Collection Scheme Aimed At Hispanics Agree to Settle FTC Charges
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Two defendants have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for allegedly victimizing Spanish-speaking consumers nationwide by posing as debt collectors seeking money the consumers did not...
Home Buying Consulting Business Penalized for Credit Repair Violations
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Under a federal court order entered on May 29, a home-buying consulting business that offers credit repair and home-buying consulting services will pay $10,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission...
Before a Hurricane Hits, Make Sure Your Finances Are Safe and Sound
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As hurricane season swings into high gear, you may be more than ready with fully charged batteries, evacuation plans for loved ones and pets, refilled prescriptions, and other precautions. Perhaps you...
Operator Who Crammed Unauthorized Charges For Web Site Services Onto Phone Bills Ordered to Pay $4.1 Million Over FTC Charges
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A U.S. district court has ordered a halt to the illegal operations of a defendant who crammed unauthorized charges for Web site services onto the phone bills of hundreds of thousands of small...
Cleaning Supply Sellers Agree to Settle FTC Contempt Charges
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Dennis J. Saccurato and his businesses, Sparta Chem, Inc. and Compu-Kleen Inc. of Elmwood Park, have agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in which, among other things, they admit...
Sparta Chem, Inc. and Dennis J. Saccurato., FTC, State of New Jersey, and State of Michigan
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
962 3207 X960071
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