FTC Issues Changes to Some Civil Penalty Amounts

The Federal Trade Commission has adjusted some of its civil penalty dollar amounts in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties…

10 years ago

Home Security Company ADT Settles FTC Charges that Endorsements Deceived Consumers

As part of its ongoing crackdown on misleading endorsements in advertising, the Federal Trade Commission has charged the home security…

10 years ago

FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Privacy Enforcement Agency

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) of the United…

10 years ago

FTC Increases Deterrence with Stepped Up Enforcement of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Over the last year, the Federal Trade Commission has continued aggressive enforcement of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by…

10 years ago

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Fidelity National Financial’s Acquisition of Lender Processing Services Was Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order settling charges that Fidelity National…

10 years ago

FTC Approves Tesoro Corporation’s Application to Divest Boise, Idaho, Terminal Business and Related Assets to Sinclair Transportation Co.

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by Tesoro Corporation and Tesoro Logistics Operations…

10 years ago

FTC Settlement Bans Precious Metal Marketers from Selling Investment Opportunities

The operator of a bogus precious metals investment scheme that bilked millions of dollars from investors, including many senior citizens,…

10 years ago

National Consumer Protection Week 2014 Begins Sunday

The Federal Trade Commission, in collaboration with 74 federal, state and local agencies, consumer groups, and national organizations, celebrates National…

10 years ago

In Debt Collection Case, FTC Sends Refund Checks to Consumers

An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing 8,352 checks averaging $91.14 each to consumers who were deceived…

10 years ago

Appeals Court Affirms Ruling in Favor of FTC, Upholds $163 Million Judgment Against ‘Scareware’ Marketer

In a victory for the Federal Trade Commission in its efforts to protect consumers from spyware and malware, a federal…

10 years ago