Churches at Risk in Bogus Opportunity Scam

Con artists are hawking what they claim is a golden opportunity for churches: Free equipment or services. Often targeting African…

15 years ago

FTC Obtains $1.7 Million Judgment Against Payment Processor That Took Millions From Consumers Bank Accounts Without Their Authorization

A federal court has ordered a payment processor that debited consumers’ bank accounts without their authorization to pay $1,779,000 in…

15 years ago

FTC Issues Redress Checks to Victims of the J.K. Publications Credit Card Fraud

The FTC, through its claims administrator, mailed more than 400,000 checks totaling over $12 million on Friday, June 12, 2009,…

15 years ago

FTC Provides Views on Behavioral Advertising to House of Representatives Subcommittees

The Federal Trade Commission today sent a copy of a recent staff report, “Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising,” to…

15 years ago

FTC Testifies on Efforts to Combat Identity Theft

The Federal Trade Commission today described its comprehensive efforts to combat identity theft before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Information…

15 years ago

FTC Approves Final Consent Order Related to James B. Nutter & Company; Commission Extends Business Opportunity Rule Public Comment Period Until June 29

FTC Approves Final Consent Order Related to James B. Nutter & CompanyFollowing a public comment period, the Commission has approved…

15 years ago

FTC Obtains $2 Million Judgment Against Canadian Bogus Biller

The FTC has obtained a $2 million summary judgment against the leader of a Canada-based scheme that defrauded U.S. businesses…

15 years ago

FTC Testifies on “Competition Issues and Follow-on Biologic Drugs”

Testifying today on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission before the Subcommittee on Health of the U.S. House of Representatives…

15 years ago

Agencies Issue Frequently Asked Questions on Identity Theft Rules

Six federal agencies issued a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) today to help financial institutions, creditors, users of consumer…

15 years ago

FTC Releases Report on Follow-on Biologic Drug Competition

The Federal Trade Commission today released a report entitled “Follow-on Biologic Drug Competition”which examines whether the price of biologic drugs…

15 years ago