Don’t Be Fooled by Sweepstakes Scammers Posing as Federal Officials

Don’t be taken in by con artists who pose as government officials and claim consumers have won what turns out…

15 years ago

FTC Files Joint Amicus Brief with U.S. Department of Justice in Matter of American Needle, Inc. v. National Football League

The Federal Trade Commission has joined the U.S. Department of Justice in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme…

15 years ago

FTC Order Preserves Competition for Road Salt Sales to Local Governments in Maine and Connecticut

The Federal Trade Commission today announced a consent order that will maintain competition in the market for bulk de-icing road…

15 years ago

Court to Con Artist: Give Up Your House or Face Jail Time

At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, the operator of a business opportunity scam has been held in contempt…

15 years ago

Dish Network Dealers Settle With FTC Over ‘Do Not Call’ Charges

Two authorized dealers of the satellite television provider Dish Network, formerly known as EchoStar, have agreed to settle charges that…

15 years ago

Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice to Hold Workshops Concerning Horizontal Merger Guidelines

The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that they will solicit public comment and…

15 years ago

Internet Payday Lenders Will Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC and Nevada Charges; FTC Had Challenged Defendants’ Illegal Lending and Collection Tactics

An international Internet payday lending operation will pay $1 million to settle Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada charges…

15 years ago

Commission Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Follow-Up Study on Food Marketing to Youth

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comments on a proposal to collect information from food and beverage companies and…

15 years ago

FTC Announces New Enforcement Actions In Continuing Crackdown On Mortgage Relief Services Scams

The Federal Trade Commission today announced two new law enforcement actions in a continuing crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and…

15 years ago

FTC to Host Public Roundtables to Address Evolving Consumer Privacy Issues

The Federal Trade Commission will host a series of day-long public roundtable discussions to explore the privacy challenges posed by…

15 years ago