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For Release: October 9, 2009
FTC Stops Two Deceptive Telemarketing OperationsMagazine Seller, Medical Discount Plan Pitchmen Barred From False Claims
For Release: October 9, 2009
FCC and FTC Chairmen Jointly Encourage The Public to Take Safeguards to Protect Themselves, Their Privacy, and Their Personal Information OnlineWashington, D.C. – As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Jon Leibowitz today encouraged the public to take steps to protect themselves, their privacy, and their personal information online.
For Release: October 8, 2009
Two Bogus Credit Repair Operations Settle FTC ChargesTwo bogus credit repair companies and their principals settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely claimed they could clean up consumers’ credit reports and collected up-front fees for their services, in violation of federal law.
For Release: October 7, 2009
Commission Order Restores Competition Eliminated by Carilion Clinic’s Acquisition of Two Outpatient ClinicsHospital Must Sell All Clinic Assets Acquired in 2008
For Release: October 7, 2009
FTC Seeks Comments on Proposals to Amend 'Free Credit Report' RuleThe Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Free Annual File Disclosures Rule, also known as the "Free Credit Report Rule."