FTC Announces Major Law Enforcement Action Against National Tax Relief Scam

Due to a technical problem, the Federal Trade Commission press conference in Chicago will be repeated at 12:15 p.m. CST…

14 years ago

FTC Submits Comments to FERC on Electricity Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation by Public Utilities

The Federal Trade Commission provided comments to U.S. energy regulators outlining its views on pro-competitive and efficient ways for public…

14 years ago

FTC to Hold Media Phone Briefing on Proposed Changes to the Agencys Green Marketing Guides

The Federal Trade Commission will announce proposed new revisions to its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims on…

14 years ago

FTC Proposes Policy Statement Clarifying How to Collect Decedents’ Debts

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement clarifying when the FTC will take action…

14 years ago

Technology Officer of PayDay Loan Marketer Settles FTC Charges That PayDay Loan Websites Were Unfair and Deceptive

The technology officer of a payday loan marketer has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle FTC charges for his role…

14 years ago

FTC Approves FY 2009 HSR Premerger Notification Report; FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Novartis AGs Acquisition of Alcon, Inc. Was Anticompetitive in U.S. Eye Care Market

FTC Approves FY 2009 HSR Premerger Notification Report The Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the U.S. Assistant Attorney…

14 years ago

Victims of Suntasia Telemarketing Scam Sent Second Round of Redress Checks

Starting today, a second round of reimbursement checks will be mailed to consumers nationwide who were victimized by a fraudulent…

14 years ago

At FTC’s Request, Court Permanently Shuts Down Massive Cramming Operation; Orders Defendants to Refund Almost $38 Million in Unauthorized Charges Placed on Consumers’ Phone Bills

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. district court has permanently shut down the illegal operations of…

14 years ago

Victims of Bogus Debt Negotiation Scam to Receive Refund Payments

An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks to 360 consumers who were victims of Innovative Systems…

14 years ago