FTC to Host Mobile Cramming Roundtable May 8

The Federal Trade Commission will host a roundtable on May 8, 2013, in Washington, D.C., to examine unauthorized third-party charges…

11 years ago

FTC Staff Report Examines Growing Use of Mobile Payments

As part of its efforts to ensure that consumers are protected in the growing mobile marketplace, the Federal Trade Commission…

11 years ago

FTC Action Halts Brooklyn Company from Using Deception, Threats, and Intimidation to Trick Elderly Consumers Into Paying for Unordered Medical Alert Devices

At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court has temporarily shut down a Brooklyn, New York-based operation that…

11 years ago

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges That Non-Compete Agreement Harmed Competition in the Market for Bulk Bleach Used to Disinfect Water

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that a non-compete agreement…

11 years ago

FTC and DOJ Extend Public Comment Period for PAE Workshop Through April 5, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have extended the deadline for submitting comments on their recent…

11 years ago

FTC Cracks Down on Senders of Spam Text Messages Promoting “Free” Gift Cards

The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on affiliate marketers that allegedly bombarded consumers with hundreds of millions of unwanted…

11 years ago

Marketers of Alleged “Mass Joinder” and “Forensic Loan Audit” Mortgage Relief Services Scams Settle FTC Charges, Agree to Surrender Assets and Halt Deceptive Conduct

The defendants behind an alleged mortgage relief scam have agreed to settle FTC charges that they deceived cash-strapped consumers into…

11 years ago

In Comments to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, FTC Staff Expresses Concerns About Proposed Motor Vehicle Transportation Rules

The Federal Trade Commission staff submitted written comments to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission expressing concern that proposed regulatory changes…

11 years ago

Court Bans Auto Loan Modification Company from the Debt Relief Services Business

Acting on a Federal Trade Commission complaint, a federal court has banned a California-based company from providing modification services for…

11 years ago

FTC Approves Final Orders Settling Charges Against The Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.; Issues Enforcement Policy Statement on “Zero VOC” Paint Claims

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission approved final orders settling charges that The Sherwin-Williams Co. and PPG…

11 years ago