Amended Free Credit Reports Rule Helps Consumers Avoid ‘Free’ Offers That Cost Money

For Your Information April 1, 2010 Starting tomorrow, a new Federal Trade Commission rule will help consumers avoid confusing ads…

14 years ago

New Jersey-Based Telephone Fundraisers Banned from Soliciting Donations; Will Pay $18.8 Million for Violating FTC Order

The operators of a New Jersey-based telemarketing scheme will pay a record $18.8 million and leave the charitable donation business…

14 years ago

OnGuardOnline.gov Off to a Fast Start with Online Child Safety Campaign

The Federal Trade Commission today reported to Congress that it is getting the word out about Internet safety for children…

14 years ago

Commission Approves Carilion Clinic’s Application to Sell Center for Surgical Excellence to Fairlawn Surgery Center, LLC

The Federal Trade Commission has approved a proposed divestiture by Virginia-based health care company Carilion Clinic. Under a December 2009…

14 years ago

Marketing Company Settles FTC Charges; Falsely Told Consumers They Were Pre-Approved for Auto Loans

A marketing company that solicits prospective customers for automobile dealers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it…

14 years ago

Statement by FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz Regarding Today’s District Court Decision Denying a Motion to Dismiss the Commission’s Pay-For-Delay Case Against Cephalon Inc.

Today’s decision seems to reflect a growing understanding—first in Congress now in the courts—that brand name drug companies must not…

14 years ago

FTC Order Preserves Competition That Would Have Been Eliminated by SCI’s Acquisition of Keystone North America Inc.

Service Corporation International (SCI), the nation’s largest provider of funeral and cemetery services, will be required to sell 22 funeral…

14 years ago

Loan Pitchman Permanently Banned from Telemarketing

The telemarketing business will be permanently off limits to a deceptive pitchman whom the Federal Trade Commission sued last year…

14 years ago

Dave & Buster’s Settles FTC Charges it Failed to Protect Consumers’ Information

Entertainment operation Dave & Buster’s, Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company left consumers’ credit…

14 years ago

Auto Warranty Robocallers To Pay Over $655,000 and Sell Assets For Consumer Redress

A deceptive robocall operation that allegedly used millions of pre-recorded telemarketing messages to fraudulently pitch extended auto warranties to U.S.…

14 years ago