FTC Advises Consumers: Notices from Mortgage Servicers Always Demand Homeowner Attention

Stories about a “freeze” or “moratorium” on mortgage foreclosures are in the headlines, so it’s no surprise if you’ve heard…

14 years ago

FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Air Products’ Potential Acquisition of Rival Airgas Would be Anticompetitive

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Air Products and…

14 years ago

FTC Offers Legal Assistance Guide to Help Identity Theft Victims

The Federal Trade Commission has created a guide to help attorneys and victim advocates provide legal assistance to identity theft…

14 years ago

Debt Collector Will Pay $1.75 Million to Settle FTC Charges

To resolve Federal Trade Commission charges, one of the nation’s largest debt collectors will pay $1.75 million for allegedly making…

14 years ago

FTC Testifies on the Rights of Employees Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Federal Trade Commission today told the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) imposes requirements…

14 years ago

Debt Relief Companies Prohibited From Collecting Advance Fees Under FTC Rule That Takes Effect October 27, 2010

Starting October 27, consumers trying to settle their debts will be protected by a new rule that prohibits companies that…

14 years ago

FTC Submits Comment to FERC on Demand Response Compensation in Wholesale Electricity Markets

The Federal Trade Commission has provided a comment to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission outlining its views on a…

14 years ago

FTC Settles with Defendants that Claimed Bogus Ties to Google and Unlawfully Charged Consumers Hidden Fees

An online marketer that falsely claimed ties to Google Inc. has been forced to stop operations as part of a…

14 years ago

During National Protect Your Identity Week, Learn How to Deter, Detect and Defend Against ID Theft

This is National Protect Your Identity Week, and the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has information to…

14 years ago

FTC Files Comments on FCC’s Proposed Cyber Security Certification Program

The Federal Trade Commission has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in response to the FCC’s proposal to establish…

14 years ago