Commission Actions

The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that they will hold a joint public workshop on the...

If you are facing default on your mortgage or foreclosure on your home, watch out for the latest scam: phony “forensic mortgage loan audits.” Con artists claim that for an upfront fee, their audits...

As required by the Credit CARD Act of 2009, the FTC issued a report regarding “emergency PIN” and “alarm button” devices that would allow users of automated teller machines (“ATMs”) to electronically...

The Federal Trade Commission today sued The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, challenging its February 2009 acquisition of Quality Education Data (QED) and alleging that the deal hurt consumers by...

The Federal Trade Commission is extending the deadline for members of the public to comment on the joint FTC/Department of Justice proposed revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines through June 4, 2010...

As part of its ongoing effort to combat cross-border fraud and promote consumer protection around the world, the Federal Trade Commission is hosting counterparts from more than 40 countries on May 6...

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz today named former FTC Chairman Timothy J. Muris the 2010 recipient of the Miles W. Kirkpatrick Award for Lifetime FTC Achievement, recognizing the many...