FTC Cracks Down on Fake Debt Collector

WHAT: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a press conference on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30…

12 years ago

FTC Continues to Seek Public Input on Consumer Issues in Motor Vehicle Sales, Financing and Leasing

As part of the Federal Trade Commission's ongoing project to gather information on consumers' experiences in the sale, financing and…

12 years ago

Court Halts Alleged Fake Debt Collector Calls from India, Grants FTC Request to Stop Defendants Who Often Posed as Law Enforcement

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has halted an operation that the FTC alleges…

12 years ago

FTC To Host Phone Availability on Law Enforcement Actions Targeting Deceptive Claims by Window Manufacturers and Sellers

As part of its continuing effort to protect consumers from deceptive energy and environmental claims and provide them with information…

12 years ago

FTC Offers Warning, Advice on Tax-Related Identity Theft

Did you know that your Social Security number can help an identity thief get a job, or the tax refund…

12 years ago

FTC Report Raises Privacy Questions About Mobile Applications for Children

The Federal Trade Commission today issued a staff report showing the results of a survey of mobile apps for children.…

12 years ago

FTC Action Leads to Ban on Alleged Mortgage Relief Scammers Who Harmed Thousands of Consumers

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court put the mortgage relief business permanently off limits…

12 years ago

FTC Issues Annual Financial Acts Enforcement Report to Federal Reserve

The Federal Trade Commission has issued its annual report to the Federal Reserve Board on FTC enforcement and related activities…

12 years ago

Bank of America Subsidiary Reversing or Refunding $36 Million in Fees to Resolve FTC Allegations That it Overcharged Struggling Homeowners

A mortgage servicing subsidiary of Bank of America Corp. agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally assessed…

12 years ago

FTC Shuts Down Robocallers Who Claimed to Reduce Credit Card Interest Rates

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with four of the defendants in an allegedly phony debt relief services…

12 years ago