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May 1, 2004

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April 29, 2004

FTC Announces First Can-Spam Act Cases

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The FTC has cracked down on two spam operations that have clogged the Internet with millions of deceptive messages and violated federal laws. A complaint targeting Detroit-based Phoenix Avatar was...

Spyware Poses Risk to Consumers - FTC

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The FTC has told the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that “spyware appears to be a new and rapidly growing practice that poses a...

April 28, 2004

Public Statement

Advertising Issues Before the Federal Trade Commission

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It is a pleasure to be here today to discuss consumer protection issues currently before the Federal Trade Commission. Let me start by mentioning that my remarks this morning reflect solely my views...

Press conference

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What: Press conference to announce joint civil/criminal law enforcement initiative targeting spammers charged with engaging in mail fraud, violating the FTC Act, and violating the newly-enacted CAN...

Press Conference

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What: Press Conference First enforcement action targeting violations of the National Do Not Call Registry. Bogus “nonprofit” debt negotiation companies misled consumers. Where: FTC Headquarters...

Announced Action for April 28, 2004

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Bureaus of Competition and Economics release model retail Second Request: The Commission’s Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Economics have drafted a Model Request for Additional Information and...