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FTC Returns More Than $6 Million to Consumers Who Bought Deceptively Marketed Health Products from Tarr, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 227,995 checks totaling more than $6 million to consumers who purchased health products from three individuals and the 19 companies they controlled—collectively...
FTC Wins Key Ruling Allowing Agency to Continue Efforts to Hold Operator of Deceptive Computer Financing Scheme Accountable
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal bankruptcy court ruled that the operator of a computer-financing scheme cannot use a bankruptcy filing to shield himself from complying with a...
Tarr Inc.
The FTC is mailing 227,995 checks totaling more than $6 million to consumers who purchased health products from three individuals and the 19 companies they controlled—collectively known as Tarr, Inc. Affected consumers will receive their refund checks, which average $26.57, soon.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3236
X180001
Cross Brands Manufacturing, LLC (Sea & Ski sunscreen products)
Date
By
Carolyn L. Hann, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Protection
File
Text of the Letter
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Jan31
Telephone Town Halls on Tax-Related Identity Theft and IRS Imposter Scams
AARP, the FTC, and the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) host two telephone town halls about tax-related identify theft and IRS imposter scams. Learn how tax-related...
Roca Labs, Inc.
The FTC is taking action against the Florida-based marketers of a line of weight-loss supplements who allegedly made baseless claims for their products, and then threatened to enforce “gag clause” provisions against consumers to stop them from posting negative reviews and testimonials online.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3255
X150061
LG Electronics USA, Inc. (OLED televisions)
Date
By
Carolyn L. Hann, Chief of Staff, Bureau of Consumer Protection
File
Text of the Letter
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FTC Announces the Tenth Session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
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ALERT: This Hearing scheduled for January 16 was cancelled due to the Government shutdown, and rescheduled to March 20, 2019. The Federal Trade Commission today announced the tenth session of its...
Mar20
FTC Hearing #10: Competition and Consumer Protection Issues in U.S. Broadband Markets
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This hearing was originally scheduled for January 16 but was rescheduled to March 20, 2019 due to the government shutdown. The Federal Trade Commission held the tenth session of its Hearings...
FTC Obtains Court Order Barring U.S. and Canadian Scammers from Marketing, Selling Internet-related Services and Misrepresenting Their Relationship with Consumers
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At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in Illinois has handed down a final judgment and order requiring nine related Canadian and U.S. defendants to pay more than $4.6...
9140-9201 Québec Inc. (Premium Business Pages Inc.)
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
182 3011
X180033
FTC and State of Florida Win Summary Judgment: Court Orders Ringleader of Debt-Relief Scam to Pay $23 Million and Imposes Industry Bans
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A federal judge in Florida has permanently banned Kevin W. Guice from the telemarketing and debt-relief industries, agreeing with the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida that he founded...
FTC and VA Sign Updated Memorandum of Agreement
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The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs signed an updated Memorandum of Agreement to continue ongoing efforts to stop fraudulent and deceptive practices targeted at U.S...
Two Defendants Settle Allegations in ‘Money Now Funding’ Credit Card Charge Laundering Scheme
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Two defendants charged with laundering millions of dollars in credit card charges through fraudulent merchant accounts have settled with the Federal Trade Commission. Under the proposed settlement...
FTC Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century Continue With Examination of Data Security
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What: The Federal Trade Commission will host the ninth session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century, which will examine data security. When: Tuesday, December 11...
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