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Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks: A Federal Trade Commission Report to Congress
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FTC, Partners Launch Consumer Protection Week Web Site, Blog
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched its Web site and blog for National Consumer Protection Week 2010, which will be held March 7-13. Consumer.gov/ncpw, encourages people to learn about their...
Universal Premium Services, Inc. (also known as Premier Benefits Inc.), et al.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
052 3153
FTC Issues Staff Report on Agency's Fraud Forum
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The Federal Trade Commission today issued a Fraud Forum staff report that examines more effective ways to protect consumers from fraudulent schemes and focus the collective knowledge and experience of...
Commission Upholds Judges Ruling Against Marketers of Bogus Cancer Cures
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The Federal Trade Commission today upheld charges against Daniel Chapter One, an herbal products company, and its officer for making deceptive claims that shark cartilage and certain other herbal...
Court Jails Promoter of Work-At-Home Scam; Envelope-Stuffing Scheme Deceived Spanish-Speaking Consumers
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A federal court has jailed the marketer of a deceptive envelope-stuffing scheme for ignoring a court order that required him to stop his illegal practices. The defendant targeted Spanish-speaking...
FTC Announces Lower Price Cap for Extra Credit Report Copies; FTC Continues Crackdown on Mortgage Relief Scams; Three More Defendants Added to Operation Stolen Hope
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FTC Announces Lower Price Cap for Extra Credit Report Copies The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it is lowering from $11 to $10.50 the maximum amount that consumer reporting agencies are...
Sami Designs, LLC, also d/b/a Jonäno, and Bonnie Siefers, individually and as owner of the limited liability company, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3194
CSE, Inc., also d/b/a MAD MOD, and Chris Saetveit and Cyndi Saetveit, individually and as owners of the corporation, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
082 3181
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Dyna-E International, Inc.; FTC Approves Final Consent Orders in Three Matters Concerning Pure Bamboo, LLC Sami Designs, LLC, and CSE, Inc.
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter Concerning Dyna-E International, Inc. Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Dyna-E...
FTC, Visa, and BBB Partner to Educate Consumers About Free Trial Offers and Online Scams
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The Federal Trade Commission has joined an effort to alert consumers to online deceptive marketing connected to free trial offers that require individuals to cancel or opt-out of a recurring charge...
Cybersafety Booklet for Parents and Kids Now Available
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A new booklet released today by the Federal Trade Commission and other government agencies helps parents and teachers steer kids safely through the online and mobile phone worlds. Net Cetera: Chatting...
Dec15
Sizing Up Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity
The Federal Trade Commission will host a public forum on December 15, 2009, titled “Sizing Up Food Marketing and Childhood Obesity.” The forum will assemble industry representatives, federal...
FTC Submits Comment to HHS on Providing Consumers Better Information About Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans
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The Federal Trade Commission has submitted a comment supporting a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is designed to improve the information that health insurers...
FTC to Hold Forum on Food Marketing to Children Tomorrow
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WHO: Jon Leibowitz, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission 8:45 a.m. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 9:00 a.m. WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a day...
Beware of Bogus Tests, Inspections, and Fixes for Damaged Drywall
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The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes for problems caused by imported drywall that has turned out to be...
FTC Report Finds Sexually and Violently Explicit Content in Online Virtual Worlds Accessed by Minors
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The Federal Trade Commission today issued a report that examines the incidence of sexually and violently explicit content in online virtual worlds. The congressionally mandated report, “ Virtual...
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