Set aside the ties and gadgets: This Father’s Day e-card from the Federal Trade Commission can save your dad a whole lot of headaches. Available from the FTC in English and Spanish at http://www.ftc.gov/dad and http://www.ftc.gov/padre, the cards offer dads advice on keeping their personal information secure. Help your dad figure out how to spot […]
Monthly Archives: June 2008
Keep Dear Old Dad Safe from Phishing
Set aside the ties and gadgets: This Father’s Day e-card from the Federal Trade Commission can save your dad a whole lot of headaches. Available from the FTC in English and Spanish at http://www.ftc.gov/dad and http://www.ftc.gov/padre, the cards offer dads advice on keeping their personal information secure. Help your dad figure out how to spot […]
FTC Press Conference Will Announce Lawsuit Challenging Subprime Credit Card Marketing Company and Debt Collector
The Federal Trade Commission will announce a law enforcement action today, charging a credit card marketer and a debt collection company with using deceptive marketing practices and abusive debt collection tactics affecting consumers in the subprime market. The announcement will be made during a joint press conference with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); the […]
“We Don’t Serve Teens”: Slogan for a Safe Summer
Because summer is a time when teen drunk-driving deaths peak and teens are at high risk of starting to drink, the Federal Trade Commission is urging adults around the nation to say “Let’s Make it a Safe Summer. Don’t Serve Alcohol to Teens.” “Don’t clam up if other adults serve alcohol to your kids,” said […]
“We Don’t Serve Teens”: Slogan for a Safe Summer
Because summer is a time when teen drunk-driving deaths peak and teens are at high risk of starting to drink, the Federal Trade Commission is urging adults around the nation to say “Let’s Make it a Safe Summer. Don’t Serve Alcohol to Teens.” “Don’t clam up if other adults serve alcohol to your kids,” said […]
FTC Sues Subprime Credit Card Marketing Company and Debt Collector for Deceptive Credit Card Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the filing of a lawsuit charging CompuCredit Corporation and its wholly-owned debt collection subsidiary, Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, with deceptive marketing practices in selling credit cards to consumers in the subprime market. The FTC’s complaint charges both defendants with violations of the FTC Act and Jefferson Capital with violations […]
FTC Sues Subprime Credit Card Marketing Company and Debt Collector for Deceptive Credit Card Marketing
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the filing of a lawsuit charging CompuCredit Corporation and its wholly-owned debt collection subsidiary, Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, with deceptive marketing practices in selling credit cards to consumers in the subprime market. The FTC’s complaint charges both defendants with violations of the FTC Act and Jefferson Capital with violations […]
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matters of CashPro, American Cash Market, Inc., and Anderson Payday Loans
Commission approval of final consent orders – Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved the issuance of final consent orders in the matters of CashPro d/b/a MakePaydayToday.com, American Cash Market, Inc., and Anderson Payday Loans. The Commission vote to approve the final orders and send responses to commenters of record was 4-0. (FTC […]
Statement of FTC’s Bureau of Competition regarding Inova Health System’s Announced Withdrawal of Plans to Merge with Prince William Health System
After a thorough investigation, the FTC filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia on May 12, 2008, seeking an injunction to stop the proposed combination of Inova and Prince William hospitals. The complaint alleges that the transaction would be anticompetitive and would result in higher health care costs […]
FTC To Host Debt Settlement Workshop
The Federal Trade Commission staff will host a workshop on September 25, 2008, to learn about the growth of for-profit debt relief entities and examine how the for-profit debt relief model is affecting consumers and businesses. Consumer advocates, industry representatives, and state and federal regulators will discuss a range of issues, including the history and […]