FTC Testifies before Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Debt Collection and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The Federal Trade Commission told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that it continues to crack down on unlawful debt collection practices…

11 years ago

FTC, Partners To Kick Off First Military Consumer Protection Day July 17

The Federal Trade Commission is teaming up with other government agencies and organizations to mark the first Military Consumer Protection…

11 years ago

Marketers of Unproven Bed Bug and Head Lice Treatments Settle FTC Charges

Two marketers of unproven cedar oil-based remedies for bed bugs and head lice have agreed to enter into settlements with the Federal…

11 years ago

FTC Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018

The Federal Trade Commission has approved the release of the agency’s draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2014-2018 for stakeholder…

11 years ago

Operators of Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scheme Barred from Telemarketing, Will Turn Over Funds Frozen by Court

The Arizona-based defendants behind an alleged fraudulent credit card interest rate reduction scam will be permanently barred from the telemarketing…

11 years ago

FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to Arizona Corporation Commission On Expanding Retail Electric Competition

Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment in response to a request from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) for comments…

11 years ago

FTC Approves Changes to Energy Guide Labels for Appliances to Reflect New Tests for Measuring Energy Costs

The Federal Trade Commission has approved new EnergyGuide labels for refrigerators and clothes washers, and updated comparative energy consumption information…

11 years ago

FTC Settles ‘Rachel’ Robocall Enforcement Case

The Federal Trade Commission has settled with a set of defendants associated with the A+ Financial Center scheme.  They were…

11 years ago

FTC Extends Public Comment Deadline on Proposed Telemarketing Sales Rule Changes Through August 8, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission has extended the deadline through August 8, 2013 for public comments regarding recently announced proposed changes to…

11 years ago

FTC Mails Refund Checks to Consumers Who Bought Skechers’ Shape-Ups and Other “Toning” Shoes

An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing 509,175 checks to consumers who bought toning shoes from Skechers…

11 years ago