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Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC: In the Matter of

In March 2020, Michigan-based Federal-Mogul Motorparts LLC (Federal-Mogul) agreed to settle an FTC administrative complaint alleging that it made unsubstantiated claims that its aftermarket Wagner OEX brake pads could stop a vehicle in a shorter distance in an emergency and reduce the risk of collisions, as compared to competitors’ brake pads. The proposed order resolving the FTC’s complaint prohibits Federal-Mogul from making such claims in the future, unless they are true and supported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.

Type of Action

Administrative

Last Updated

May 14, 2020

FTC Matter/File Number

172 3102

Case Status

Pending

FTC Files Complaint Alleging Telemarketers and Debt Collectors Worked Together To Bilk Organizations for Subscriptions and Books They Never Ordered

Date

May 13, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission sued the operators of a Pennsylvania-based telemarketing scheme, alleging that they charged organizations such as businesses, schools, fire and police departments, and non...

Operators of Business Coaching Scheme Will Pay At Least $1.2 Million to Settle FTC Charges They Deceived Consumers Starting New Internet-based Businesses

Date

May 13, 2020

The operators of a business coaching scheme will pay at least $1.2 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they targeted people who were trying to start new businesses online and used...

Operator of Deceptive Crowdfunding Scheme Banned from Future Crowdfunding as Part of FTC Settlement

Date

May 11, 2020

The operator of a deceptive crowdfunding scheme will be banned permanently from engaging in crowdfunding activities as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that he...

FTC Halts Online Subscription Scheme that Deceived People with “Free Trial” Offers

Date

May 8, 2020

The operators of an online subscription scheme agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging that the defendants duped consumers out of more than $74.5 million by luring them with...

FTC Sends 45 More Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Prevent or Treat COVID-19

Date

May 7, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sent 45 more letters warning marketers nationwide to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19...

“Thrive” Supplement Marketer Agrees to Preliminary Order Barring Him from Claiming It Can Treat, Prevent, or Reduce the Risks Associated with COVID-19

Date

April 28, 2020

In response to a Federal Trade Commission complaint, a California-based marketer of a supplement consisting mainly of Vitamin C and herbal extracts has agreed to a preliminary order barring him from...

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Multi-Level Marketers Regarding Health and Earnings Claims They or Their Participants are Making Related to Coronavirus

Date

April 24, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission today announced it has sent 10 letters warning multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) to remove and address claims that they or their participants are making about their...

FTC Sends 21 Letters Warning Marketers to Stop Making Unsupported Claims That Their Products and Therapies Can Effectively Treat Coronavirus

Date

April 23, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sent 21 additional letters warning marketers throughout the United States to stop making unsubstantiated claims that their products and therapies can...

Credit Card Launderer for Tech Support Scams to Pay $6.75 Million to Settle FTC Charges

Date

April 22, 2020

A Canadian company, RevenueWire, and its CEO, Roberta Leach, will pay $6.75 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges they laundered credit card payments for, and assisted and facilitated...

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Progressive Leasing

Progressive Leasing, a company that markets rent-to-own payment plans in tens of thousands of retail stores nationwide, will pay $175 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it misled consumers about the true price of items purchased through its plans.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

April 22, 2020

FTC Matter/File Number

182 3127

Case Status

Pending

Fashion Nova Will Pay $9.3 Million for Consumer Refunds To Settle FTC Charges It Violated Rules On Shipping, Refunds

Date

April 21, 2020

Online fashion retailer Fashion Nova will pay $9.3 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it didn’t properly notify consumers and give them the chance to cancel their orders when it...

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding RevenueWire, Inc.

Date

April 20, 2020

By

Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding RevenueWire, Inc. (18.24 KB)

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding FTC v. Progressive Leasing

Date

April 20, 2020

By

Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner

Matter Number

182 3127

Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding FTC v. Progressive Leasing (107.04 KB)

FTC Takes Action to Stop Direct Mail Pill Marketers’ Unproven Health Claims

Date

April 20, 2020

The marketers of three supplements called Neurocet, Regenify, and Resetigen-D have settled a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging they deceptively promoted their products to older Americans...

Rent-To-Own Payment Plan Company Progressive Leasing Will Pay $175 Million to Settle FTC Charges It Deceived Consumers About Pricing

Date

April 20, 2020

Progressive Leasing, a company that markets rent-to-own payment plans in tens of thousands of retail stores nationwide, will pay $175 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it misled...

Cases and Proceedings

Commissioner Statements

Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding FTC v. Progressive Leasing

Date

April 20, 2020

By

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Commissioner

Matter Number

182 3127

Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding FTC v. Progressive Leasing (126.54 KB)

FTC Takes Action to Stop Company Posing as SBA Lender and Preying on Small Businesses

Date

April 17, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission has charged a Rhode Island-based company and its owner with falsely claiming to be an approved lender for a federal coronavirus relief lending program and asked a federal...

FTC Sending Full Refunds to Consumers Who Paid for “Free” and “Risk-Free” Product Pitches

Date

April 9, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing refund checks totaling $488,629 to consumers who bought golf and kitchen gadgets from a group of online marketers that allegedly used deceptive “free” and “risk...

FTC Sends More Than $1 Million in Refunds to Victims of Online Selling Scam

Date

April 8, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks totaling more than $1 million to individuals targeted by a business opportunity scheme that promised consumers big profits from selling on Amazon. The...

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