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Agencies Issue Final Rules on Accuracy of Credit Report Information and Allowing Direct Disputes
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced final rules and guidelines that will promote the accuracy and integrity of information provided to credit reporting agencies (commonly called “credit...
FTC Cracks Down on Scammers Trying to Take Advantage of the Economic Downturn
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The Federal Trade Commission today announced a law enforcement crackdown on scammers trying to take advantage of the economic downturn to bilk vulnerable consumers through a variety of schemes, such...
FTC Targets Scams Spawned by Economic Downturn
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In conjunction with a joint federal/state law enforcement initiative, the Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 11 a.m. to announce a law enforcement...
Prepaid Calling Card Distributor Agrees to Pay $1.3 Million
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A leading U.S. distributor of prepaid calling cards has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the calling cards failed to deliver the number of minutes advertised...
Clifton Telecard Alliance One LLC, et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3013
Accusearch, Inc. d/b/a Abika.com, and Jay Patel
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
052 3126
Commission Files Amended Complaint in Federal Loan Modification Law Center Case
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The FTC filed an amended complaint adding several new defendants in the action currently pending against Federal Loan Modification Law Center, LLP, and six related defendants. The original complaint...
FTC Urges Consumers to Report Jamaica-based Telemarketing Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement agencies in the United States and Jamaica are turning up the heat on Jamaica-based telemarketing scammers. The rip-off artists pose as lawyers...
Medlab, Inc.; Pinnacle Holdings, Inc.; Metabolic Research Associates, Inc.; USA Health, Inc.; et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
062 3068
FTC Settles with Two Defendants in Bogus Computer Scan Case
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Two defendants in a case involving a massive “scareware” scheme will settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising and forfeit more than $100,000 in assets that were frozen last...
FTC Roundtable to Discuss Debt Collection Litigation and Arbitration; Call for Public Comments
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The Federal Trade Commission and the Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law will host a two-day public event on consumer protection issues in...
'Credit Repair' Operation Settles with FTC; Company Made False Claims and Charged Illegal Up-Front Fees
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A federal court has ordered a credit repair operation and its principals to stop making false claims and requiring advance payment for credit repair services. The agreed-upon court orders are a result...
CVS Caremark Corporation, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
072 3119
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of CVS Caremark Corporation
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Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of CVS Caremark Corporation and authorized the staff to provide responses to the commenters of record...
FTC Stops Foreclosure Prevention Marketers Who Misrepresented Their Services and Misled Business Opportunity Buyers
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a federal court has halted a bogus mortgage foreclosure prevention operation that misrepresented both the “loss mitigation” services it offered and the...
Churches at Risk in Bogus Opportunity Scam
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Con artists are hawking what they claim is a golden opportunity for churches: Free equipment or services. Often targeting African American churches, these scammers may profess a shared faith, culture...
FTC Obtains $1.7 Million Judgment Against Payment Processor That Took Millions From Consumers Bank Accounts Without Their Authorization
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A federal court has ordered a payment processor that debited consumers’ bank accounts without their authorization to pay $1,779,000 in consumer redress and to end the illegal practice. Payment...
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