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FTC Will Keep Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has completed its review of the Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule (the Unavailability Rule) and will keep it in its current form. The...
FTC Issues FY 2014 National Do Not Call Registry Data Book
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The Federal Trade Commission today issued the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2014. The FTC’s National Do Not Call Registry lets consumers choose not to receive telemarketing...
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Second AgeCheq, Inc., Proposal for Parental Verification Method Under COPPA Rule
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CORRECTED: The deadline for comment related to this matter is Dec. 29, 2014. The release previously listed an earlier date. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed...
FTC Obtains Court Orders Temporarily Shutting Down Massive Tech Support Scams
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These operations conned thousands of consumers out of more than $120 million by deceptively marketing computer software and tech support services.
FTC, Illinois, and Ohio Stop Scheme That Offered ‘Free’ Credit Scores, Then Charged Consumers for Credit Monitoring Programs They Never Ordered
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The companies have agreed to pay $22 million for consumer refunds.
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National Do Not Call Registry: Data Book for Fiscal Year 2014
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Fiscal Year 2014
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FTC Approves Final Consent Settling Charges that Made in USA Brand, LLC Deceived Consumers
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that a company providing a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers did so...
Nov18
Made in the USA Brand, LLC, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
142 3121
TRUSTe Settles FTC Charges it Deceived Consumers Through Its Privacy Seal Program
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TRUSTe provides seals to businesses that meet specific requirements for consumer privacy programs that it administers.
Partial Dissent of Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen - In the Matter of True Ultimate Standards Everywhere, Inc. (“TRUSTe”)
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By
Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
132 3219
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Partial Dissent of Commissioner Ohlhausen
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Settlement with the FTC and Florida Attorney General Stops Operations that Used Robocalls to Fraudulently Pitch Medical Alert Devices to Seniors
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A settlement obtained by the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of the Florida Attorney General permanently shuts down an Orlando-based operation that bilked seniors by using pre-recorded...
FTC Alleges Debt Brokers Illegally Exposed Personal Information of Tens of Thousands of Consumers on the Internet
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has ordered two debt sellers that posted the sensitive personal information of more than 70,000 consumers online to notify the consumers...
FTC Approves Final Orders Banning Two Companies From Making Unsubstantiated Slimming Claims for Shapewear Undergarments
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that two companies, Norm Thompson Outfitters. Inc., and Wacoal America, Inc., misled...
Nov07
100th Anniversary Symposium
For 100 years, the Federal Trade Commission has distinguished itself as a unique and nimble institution. The FTC continually evolves and innovates to promote competition and protect consumers. Please...
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