A marketer of iPhone accessories, bottle holders, lens cleaners, dog collars, leashes, and other outdoor accessories has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely claimed certain of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA” even though the products contained substantial foreign content. The proposed settlement prohibits […]
Monthly Archives: October 2013
FTC Returns Almost $2 Million to Consumers Harmed by ‘Free Gas for Life’ Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 58,234 refund checks to consumers who lost money to Green Millionaire, an online scam whose “free” book explained how to power cars and homes at no cost, and then billed them for an online magazine they never ordered. More than $1.9 million is being returned to consumers, about 54 […]