The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Jewelry Guides. The Guides (formally, the “Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries”) provide advice to businesses on how to avoid making deceptive claims about precious metal, pewter, diamond, gemstone, and pearl products, and when to provide certain types of […]
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FTC Seeks Public Input in Review of Holder Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Holder Rule, which protects the rights of consumers who make a purchase using credit obtained through a merchant. The Rule, formally called the “Trade […]
FTC Seeks Public Input in Review of Eyeglass Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule). Issued in 1978, the Rule helps promote competition in the eyeglass market by requiring optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide […]
FTC Seeks Public Input in Review of Contact Lens Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Contact Lens Rule. The Rule, effective since August 2004, helps to promote competition in the contact lens market by requiring eye care prescribers to […]
FTC and State Attorneys General to Announce Action on a Major Consumer Fraud Case
The Federal Trade Commission will host a press conference at its headquarters in Washington, DC, today at noon ET to announce action on a major consumer fraud case that impacted consumers across the nation. Senior FTC officials and state law enforcement officials involved in the case, as well as a representative of the Better Business […]
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez to Join FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and State Attorneys General to Announce Major Enforcement Action
WHAT: Press conference followed by press question-and-answer session. WHO: Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman, Federal Trade CommissionTom Wheeler, Chairman, Federal Communications CommissionBill Sorrell, Attorney General, State of VermontDoug Gansler, Attorney General, State of MarylandJessica L. Rich, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade CommissionTravis LeBlanc, Enforcement Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 201412 p.m. […]
Another Group of Marketers Behind Phony ‘Gift Card’ Text Spam Settles FTC Complaint
A group of affiliate marketers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they took part in a scheme that bombarded consumers with tens of millions of spam text messages that lured consumers with phony gift card offers, and then directed recipients to deceptive websites. The Chicago-based defendants in the case, operating through two […]
FTC Provides $1.7 Million in Refunds to Nearly 23,000 Consumers Who Lost Money in ‘Free Government Grant’ Scheme
An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission today began mailing refund checks totalling approximately $1.7 million to 22,764 consumers who were defrauded by a group that used websites to falsely claim they could help consumers get free government grant money. After extensive litigation, the FTC settled with four of the defendants and won summary […]
FTC Alerts Consumers Who Want to Help Boston Bombing Victims
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has tips for people who may want to donate money to the victims and families of the Boston bombings. Before making a contribution, you should read the FTC’s Helping Victims of the Bombing in Boston — Make Sure Your Donations Count, also available in Spanish, Cómo […]
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Foreclosure Relief Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission mailed 341 refund checks to Spanish-speaking consumers who lost money to scammers who promised to stop foreclosure or obtain mortgage loan modifications. Under a summary judgment order, the Dinamica Financiera defendants were banned from selling mortgage loan modification or foreclosure relief services. More than $107,000 is being returned to consumers. The […]