News Releases for June 2007
June 29, 2007
- For Your Information:June 29, 2007
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of DirectRevenue LLC, et al.; FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Commission approval of final consent order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning DirectRevenue, LLC, et al.; Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
June 28, 2007
- For Release: June 28, 2007
FTC Issues Administrative Complaint Seeking to Block Whole Foods Market’s Acquisition of Wild Oats Markets
Transaction Would Reduce Competition for Premium Natural and Organic Supermarkets in Locations Nationwide - For Release: June 28, 2007
Economics Director Michael Salinger to Leave FTC
Michael R. Baye Named New Director of the Bureau of Economics
June 27, 2007
- For Release: June 27, 2007
FTC Issues Staff Report on Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy
Report Urges Caution on Network Neutrality Regulation - For Your Information: June 27, 2007
Avoiding Mortgage Payment Shock: FTC Offers New Publication for Homeowners
A new publication from the FTC has information that could help consumers save their homes and recognize and avoid foreclosure scams.
June 21, 2007
- For Release: June 21, 2007
FTC Stops Alleged Extortion Scheme Aimed At Hispanics Nationwide
Allegedly Threatened Consumers With Lawsuits and Jail for Not Paying Bogus Bills - For Release: June 21, 2007
FTC Testifies on Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers from Identity Theft
The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Security that to prevent thieves from obtaining consumers’ personal information, including Social Security numbers (SSNs), and using it to steal identities, government and businesses should collect only information that is necessary to meet clear legal or business needs, and protect the data they do collect.
June 20, 2007
- For Release: June 20, 2007
Fraudsters Claim a Red Cross Connection in New Phishing Scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a scam targeting families of military members. - For Release: June 20, 2007
South Carolina Board of Dentistry Settles Charges That it Restrained Competition in the Provision of Preventive Care by Dental Hygienists
FTC Complaint Alleged Conduct Limited Needy Children’s Access to Care - For Your Information: June 20, 2007
FTC Receives Two Petitions for Approval of Proposed Divestitures from SCI and Alderwoods Group
Petitions for approval of proposed divestiture: The Commission has received two petitions from Service Corporation International (SCI) and Alderwoods Group, Inc. seeking approval of a proposed divestiture related to SCI’s recent acquisition of Alderwoods.
June 19, 2007
- Para Su Difusión : 19 de junio de 2007
FTC Contacta a Grupo Adicional de Víctimas de Robo de Identidad del Caso ChoicePoint que Pueden Ser Elegibles para el Programa de Resarcimiento
La Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC) ha enviado formularios de reintegro por correo a más de 2,400 consumidores que pueden haber resultado víctimas del robo de identidad debido a las presuntas fallas de seguridad de la compañía de intermediación de datos personales ChoicePoint, Inc. - For Release: June 19, 2007
FTC Targets Additional Group of ChoicePoint Identity Theft Victims Who May Qualify for Redress
The Federal Trade Commission has mailed reimbursement claim forms to more than 2,400 consumers who may have been victims of identity theft due to alleged security lapses at data broker ChoicePoint, Inc. - For Release: June 19, 2007
FTC Testifies on Credit Reports and Consumers’ Ability to Dispute and Change Inaccurate Information
The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services that the agency will continue its efforts to improve the accuracy of credit report information and to enhance consumers ’ ability to dispute and correct inaccurate information.
June 18,2007
- For Release: June 18, 2007
FTC Warns Consumers About Bogus E-Mail That Claims to Be From Agency
Attachment Unleashes Malicious Spyware Onto Consumers’ Computers - For Your Information: June 18, 2007
Campaign Empowers Adults to Say “We Don’t Serve Teens”
It’s unsafe. It’s illegal. It’s irresponsible.
June 15, 2007
- For Your Information: June 15, 2007
Treat Dad To “Phish & Tips” For Father’s Day
FTC Offers a Free Father’s Day E-Card
June 14, 2007
- For Release: June 14, 2007
FTC Charges Puerto Rico Lubricant Importer with Illegal Agreement
Consent Order Bars Company from Conspiring to Limit Imports and Sales - For Release: June 14, 2007
FTC, HHS to Host Forum on Childhood Obesity
One-Day Event Will Review Progress Implementing Self-Regulatory and Educational Initiatives - For Release: June 14, 2007
FTC Joins Foreign Partners in Recommending Enhanced International Cooperation to Enforce Privacy Laws
The FTC and its foreign partners are calling for stepped-up cooperation among privacy regulators and law enforcement authorities to promote greater protection for personal information. - For Your Information: June 14, 2007
FTC Releases Staff Comments Supporting the Defense Department’s Proposal to Protect Military Consumers from Predatory Lending Practices
The Federal Trade Commission today released staff comments to the Department of Defense on its proposed regulation implementing limitations on terms of credit extended to service members and dependents.
June 13, 2007
- For Your Information: June 13, 2007
It’s nine o’clock... Do you know who is using your computer?
FTC offers information on botnets, hackers, and spam - For Release: June 13, 2007
FTC Chairman Testifies Before U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Law Enforcement Against Consumer Fraud and Deception in the Financial Services Industry
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras today presented testimony before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on the FTC’s efforts to combat unfair, deceptive, and other illegal practices in the consumer financial services industry. - For Release: June 13, 2007
FTC Releases Staff Report on Improving Consumer Mortgage Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission today released a Bureau of Economics report presenting the results of a study that found that mortgage disclosure forms fail to convey key mortgage costs and terms to many consumers.
June 12, 2007
- For Release: June 12, 2007
FTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China’s Consumer Protection Agency
The Federal Trade Commission and China’s consumer protection agency, the State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote consumer protection cooperation. - For Your Information: June 12, 2007
Commission Approves Filing of Staff Comments on Retail Service Station Act’s Divorcement Provisions; FTC Receives Petition for Approval of Proposed Divestiture from SCI and Alderwoods Group; FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Postal Study
Commission approval of staff comments: The Commission has approved the filing of staff comments with Washington, DC, Councilmember Mary Cheh regarding the “divorcement” provisions of the District’s Retail Service Station Act, which prohibit the operation of retail gasoline services in the District by a “jobber, producer, refiner, or manufacturer of motor fuels.” Petition for approval of proposed divestiture: The Commission has received a petition from Service Corporation International (SCI) and Alderwoods Group, Inc. seeking approval of a proposed divestiture related to SCI’s recent acquisition of Alderwoods. Commission extension of public comment period: By a vote of 5-0, the Commission has approved an extension of the public comment period related to a study currently being conducted to identify federal and state laws that apply differently to the U.S. Postal Service – with respect to the competitive category of mail – than to private companies providing similar products. - For Release: June 12, 2007
FTC Asks Court to Shut Down Illegal Pyramid Operation
On June 6, 2007, the FTC filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against BurnLounge, Inc. The complaint charges that BurnLounge sold opportunities to operate on-line digital music stores and was, in fact, an illegal pyramid scheme.
June 8, 2007
- For Your Information: June 8, 2007
Commission Approves Divestiture in Matter of Service Corporation International, et al.; Commission Approves Final Consent Orders in Matters of Soyo Group, Inc. and InPhonic, Inc.
Commission approval of proposed divestiture: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a petition for proposed divestiture from Service Corporation International (SCI) and Alderwoods Group, Inc. related to SCI’s recent acquisition of Alderwoods. Commission approval of final consent orders: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter concerning Soyo Group, Inc.
June 6, 2007
- For Release: June 6, 2007
FTC Charges Company With Financing Fraudulent Telecom Services Scheme
Deceptive NorVergence Rental Contracts Misled Consumers
June 5, 2007
- For Release: June 5, 2007
FTC Seeks to Block Whole Foods Market’s Acquisition of Wild Oats Markets
Transaction Would Reduce Competition for Premium Natural and Organic Supermarkets in Locations Nationwide - For Release: June 5, 2007
Commission Receives Petition to Reopen and Modify Decision and Order in Matter of Duke Energy Corp., Spectra Energy Corp., and DCP Midstream, LLC; FTC Approves Federal Register Notice on Routine Uses of Agency Records Systems
Petition to reopen and modify Commission order: The Commission has received a petition to reopen and modify an FTC order concerning Duke Energy Corporation, Spectra Energy Corp., and DCP Midstream, LLC.; Commission approval of Federal Register notice: The Commission has approved the issuance of a Federal Register notice concerning the routine use of agency systems of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974.
June 4, 2007
- For Release: June 4, 2007
FTC Challenges Rite Aid’s Proposed $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Brooks and Eckerd Pharmacies from Canada’s Jean Coutu Group, Inc.
Consent Order Requires Sale of Stores in 23 U.S. Markets to Protect Competition - For Release: June 4, 2007
Scammer Says Goodbye to False Claims about Greeting Card Business Opportunity
A businessman has settled Federal Trade Commission charges that he sold his greeting card display rack business opportunities by misrepresenting the potential earnings that consumers could make.
June 1, 2007
- For Release: June 1, 2007
Children Not Seeing More Food Ads on Television
FTC Releases Research on Children’s Exposure to Television Advertising - For Release: June 1, 2007
Graduate as a Well-Educated Consumer, Too
FTC Offers Tips on How to Be the Class 'Value-dictorian' - For Release: June 1, 2007
International Competition Network Presents Report on Unilateral Conduct and Announces Merger Convergence Project at its Sixth Annual Conference
FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras Promotes Continued Antitrust Convergence at ICN Conference - For Your Information: June 1, 2007
Commission Approves Filing of Joint FTC/DOJ Comments with Michigan Governor on Real Estate Services Provision; FTC Receives Two Petitions for Proposed Divestitures from SCI and Alderwoods Group
Commission approval of joint FTC/DOJ comments: The Commission has approved the filing of joint FTC/DOJ comments with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm regarding Michigan House Bill (HB) 4416, which is related to minimum service requirements for real estate professionals within the state. Petitions for approval of proposed divestitures: The Commission has received a petition from Service Corporation International (SCI) and Alderwoods Group, Inc. seeking approval of a proposed divestiture related to SCI’s recent acquisition of Alderwoods.