Cactus Juice Marketers to Pay $3.5 Million in Refunds to Consumers for Deceptive Claims that Their Product Treats Diseases
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The settlement with TriVita, Inc. is part of the FTC’s ongoing efforts to stop over-hyped health claims.
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Franchise Services of North America’s Application to Sell Two Former Advantage Rental Car Locations to Avis Budget Group and Sixt Rent-A-Car
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on an application submitted by Franchise Services of North America, Inc. (FSNA) to approve the sale of two former Advantage rental car locations...
Phony Payday Loan Brokers Settle FTC Charges
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The operators of a Tampa, Florida-based payday loan broker scheme have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely promised to help consumers get loans, but instead used...
FTC Alleges Amazon Unlawfully Billed Parents for Millions of Dollars in Children’s Unauthorized In-App Charges
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FTC’s lawsuit seeks a court order requiring refunds to consumers for the unauthorized charges...
FTC, Partners To Recognize Second Annual Military Consumer Protection Day July 16
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The Federal Trade Commission, along with more than 30 public and private sector organizations, are collaborating to provide military consumers with free resources about managing their money, avoiding...
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Duped by Mortgage Loan Modification Scam
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The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refund checks totaling $499,701.84 to 229 consumers who paid the Lucas Law Center an advance fee for mortgage loan modifications the company falsely claimed it...
FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges That Ski Equipment Manufacturers Marker Völkl GmbH and Tecnica Group S.p.A. Colluded Regarding Endorsers and Employees
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two final orders settling charges that ski equipment manufacturers Marker Völkl (International) GmbH and Tecnica Group S.p...
FTC Requests Public Comments on SCI’s Application to Approve Sale of Two Georgia Cemeteries to Hunsaker Partners, LLC
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The Federal Trade Commission is currently accepting public comments on an application by Service Corporation International (SCI) to sell certain funeral and cemetery assets, as required under the FTC...
FTC Approves Amendments to Used Auto Parts Guides
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The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Used Auto Parts Guides, which are designed to prevent the unfair or deceptive marketing of used motor vehicle parts and assemblies containing used parts...
FTC Seeks Comment on Hobby Protection Rules
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The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on its Hobby Protection Rules as part of its systematic review of all FTC rules and guides. Issued in 1975, as required by Congress, the “Rules...
FTC Approves Two SCI Applications to Divest Funeral Home and Cemetery Assets in South Carolina and Maryland
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved two applications by Service Corporation International (SCI) to divest certain funeral and cemetery assets, as required...
FTC Adds Mobile Cramming to Charges Against Text Spam and Robocall Network
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The Federal Trade Commission added new charges of mobile cramming to a complaint the agency previously filed against a group of scammers who allegedly sent millions of unwanted text messages and...
FTC Puts Conditions on Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ Proposed Acquisition of Precision Dermatology
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. and Precision Dermatology, Inc. have agreed to sell or relinquish rights to Precision’s branded single-agent topical tretinoins and generic Retin-A, common...
FTC Requests Public Comments on SCI’s Application to Approve Sale of Tennessee Cemetery and Funeral Assets to Heritage Family Funeral Services, Inc., and Heritage Family Cemetery, Inc.
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The Federal Trade Commission is currently accepting public comments on an application by Service Corporation International (SCI) to sell certain funeral and cemetery assets, as required under the FTC...
Federal Trade Commission Renews Partnership with Saskatchewan Law Enforcement Agencies to Fight Cross-Border Fraud
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The Federal Trade Commission has renewed its partnership with law enforcement agencies in Saskatchewan, Canada, through December 31, 2018, to combat fraudulent cross-border marketing practices. The...
FTC Alleges T-Mobile Crammed Bogus Charges onto Customers’ Phone Bills
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Note: A conference call for media with FTC Consumer Protection Director Jessica Rich will occur as follows: Date: July 1, 2014 Time: 2:45 p.m. ET Call-in lines, which are for media only, will open 15...
At the FTC’s Request, Court Halts Collection of Allegedly Fake Payday Debts
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At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted a Georgia-based operation from using deception and threats to collect $3.5 million in phantom payday loan “debts” that...
FTC Warns Consumers About Pension Advance Plans
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If you’re trying to make ends meet, here’s a pitch that might catch your interest: “Convert tomorrow’s pension checks into hard cash today.” Sound tempting? Think again. The Federal Trade Commission...
L’Oréal Settles FTC Charges Alleging Deceptive Advertising for Anti-Aging Cosmetics
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Cosmetics company L’Oréal USA, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of deceptive advertising about its Lancôme Génifique and L’Oréal Paris Youth Code skincare products. According...
FTC Puts Conditions on Actavis plc’s Acquisition of Forest Laboratories, Inc.
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Pharmaceutical companies Actavis plc and Forest Laboratories, Inc. have agreed to sell or relinquish their rights to four generic pharmaceuticals that treat hypertension, angina, cirrhosis, and...
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