Commission Actions

The Federal Trade Commission has charged two companies and two individuals with making false and unsubstantiated earnings claims in the telemarketing and sale of a business opportunity program that...

Two companies whose representatives allegedly harassed consumers with multiple phone calls and abusive language have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their business practices...

The Federal Trade Commission is announcing the availability of the Staff Report on the Trade Regulation Rule titled “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business...

Community Affairs, Inc. (CAI), a for-profit telemarketing operation that preyed on the goodwill of consumers by making misleading fundraising solicitations for a number of police and firefighters...

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a court order against two New York-based individuals, Joel Granik and Joseph Lichter, settling allegations that they ran a company, Cyberrebate.com, now in...

The Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams in connection with Hurricane Charley. Scam artists may take advantage of this situation by creating bogus...