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September 28, 2012
- For Release: September 28, 2012
FTC Returns Just Over $11,000 to Consumers Who Were Allegedly Charged an Illegal Advance Fee for a Credit Repair ProductThe Federal Trade Commission is mailing 831 checks for $13.70 each to consumers who allegedly were charged an illegal advance fee for a CD-ROM with information about credit reporting and instructions that supposedly taught consumers how to repair their credit.
September 27, 2012
- For Release: September 27, 2012
FTC and DOJ Sign Memorandum of Understanding With Indian Competition Authorities Memorandum Provides for Increased Cooperation and Communication - For Release: September 27, 2012
FTC Sends Refunds to Victims of "Free" Goods and Services Telemarketing SchemeMore Than 138,000 Checks Being Mailed This Week to Consumers
September 25, 2012
- For Your Information: September 25, 2012
FTC And Justice Department Officials Meet with Chinese Antitrust Agencies OfficialsFirst Joint, High-Level Meeting After Signing of Antitrust Memorandum of Understanding - For Release: September 25, 2012
FTC Halts Computer SpyingSecretly Installed Software on Rented Computers Collected Information, Took Pictures of Consumers in Their Homes, Tracked Consumers' Locations - For Release: September 25, 2012
Biglari Holdings, Inc., to Pay $850,000 Penalty to Resolve FTC Allegations That it Violated U.S. Premerger Notification Requirements Settlement Stems from 2011 Acquisition of Stake in Cracker Barrel
September 21, 2012
- For Your Information: September 21, 2012
FTC Closes Its Investigation Into Vivendi, S.A.'s Proposed Acquisition of EMI Recorded MusicThe Federal Trade Commission has closed its nonpublic investigation of the proposed acquisition by Vivendi, S.A., parent company of Universal Music Group, of EMI Recorded Music without taking any action, and Bureau of Competition Director Richard Feinstein has issued a related statement. - For Your Information: September 21, 2012
FTC Releases Reports on Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Advertising and PromotionAmount Spent Declines for Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco in 2009 and 2010
September 20, 2012
- For Release: September 20, 2012
Bogus 'Platinum Credit Card' Sellers Will Pay $7.5 Million to Settle FTC ChargesBanned from Telemarketing, Credit Card Marketing - For Release: September 20, 2012
FTC Finalizes Procedure Changes to Streamline Agency Investigative Processes and Keep Pace With TechnologyThe Federal Trade Commission today issued final changes to agency procedure that will streamline the FTC’s investigatory process, make updates to keep pace with electronic evidence discovery, and provide more detail on how the agency evaluates allegations of misconduct by attorneys practicing before the Commission.
September 19, 2012
- For Release: September 19, 2012
Chicago Funeral Home Agrees to Settle FTC Charges for Funeral Rule ViolationsCharged with Failing to Show Itemized Price Lists to Consumers - For Your Information: September 19, 2012
FTC Reopens Public Comment Period for Pet Medications WorkshopComments Will Be Accepted Through November 1 for Workshop on October 2
September 18, 2012
- For Release: September 18, 2012
FTC Action Halts Debt Relief Marketing OperationAllegedly Made Illegal Robocalls, Debited Consumers' Bank Accounts Without Their Consent; FTC Hosts Summit on Stopping Illegal Robocalls on October 18
September 17, 2012
- For Release: September 17, 2012
Two Online Placement Services for Senior Care Centers Settle FTC ChargesAllegedly Did Not Check Out Long-Term Care Facilities As Claimed
September 14, 2012
- For Your Information: September 14, 2012
FTC Reminds People Entering the Diversity Visa Lottery: Understand the Steps So You Can Avoid ScamEvery year, scam artists target immigrants who enter the U.S. Department of State’s Diversity Visa Lottery Program.
September 13, 2012
- For Release: September 13, 2012
FTC Tells House Panel that Enforcing the Fair Credit Reporting Act Remains a Priority of the AgencySays Accuracy of Data is Essential to an Effective Consumer Reporting System
September 12, 2012
- For Release: September 12, 2012
FTC Announces Agenda for Upcoming Pet Meds WorkshopEvent Will Be Held at FTC Conference Center in Washington, DC, on October 2, 2012 - For Release: September 12, 2012
FTC Charges Second "Affiliate Network" of Internet Advertisers with Deceiving Consumers by Using Fake News Sites to Market Acai Berry Weight-Loss Products and Colon CleansersDefendants will Pay $1 Million to Settle Charges - For Your Information: September 12, 2012
FTC Staff Makes Recommendations to FERC on Measures to Reduce Cost of Providing Electricity, Improve Power System ReliabilityThe Federal Trade Commission’s staff submitted a comment to the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recommending ways to lower the barriers faced by companies seeking to enter regional and local markets to sell services that maintain or enhance the reliability of electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
September 11, 2012
- For Your Information: September 11, 2012
FTC Finalizes Privacy Settlement with MyspaceFollowing a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling FTC charges that Myspace misrepresented its protection of users’ personal information. - For Your Information: September 11, 2012
FTC Proposes Changes to its Care Labeling Rule for ClothingManufacturers, Importers Could Put Wetcleaning Instructions on Garment Care Labels - For Release: September 11, 2012
FTC Returns More than $2 Million to Buyers of the "Google Money Tree" Work-at-Home ScamDefendants Charged Hidden Fees and Falsely Claimed Affiliation with Google Inc., FTC Alleged
September 10, 2012
- For Release: September 10, 2012
FTC Takes Action Against Companies Marketing Allegedly Unproven Natural Bed Bug and Head Lice TreatmentsCedar, Cinnamon, Lemon Grass, Peppermint, and Clove Oil? There's No Proof They Will Eradicate Bed Bugs, Agency Says - For Release: September 10, 2012
Subsidiary of Diet Plan Marketer Medifast Inc. to Pay $3.7 Million to Settle FTC ChargesUnsupported Weight-Loss Claims Violated Previous Order, Agency Alleges
September 7, 2012
- For Release: September 7, 2012
FTC Staff: West Virginia Should Consider Expanding Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Role in Patient CareFederal Trade Commission staff, in response to a request from West Virginia State Senator Daniel Foster, provided testimony to a state legislative panel stating that making it simpler for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to prescribe medications could benefit West Virginia health care consumers by expanding choice for patients, containing costs, and improving access to primary health care services. - For Your Information: September 7, 2012
FTC Proposes Changes to its Fur Labeling RulesThe Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on changes the agency is proposing that would eliminate unnecessary requirements on companies that sell fur products to give them more flexibility on labeling, and update the Fur Products Name Guide that lists common animal names allowed on fur labels.
September 5, 2012
- For Your Information: September 5, 2012
FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Novartis AG's Proposed Acquisition of Fougera Holdings, Inc. was AnticompetitiveFollowing a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Novartis AG's proposed acquisition of Fougera Holdings, Inc. was anticompetitive in the markets for the marketing rights to four topical skin care medications. - Tips for Businesses: September 5, 2012
FTC Publishes Guide to Help Mobile App Developers Observe Truth-in-Advertising, Privacy PrinciplesThe Federal Trade Commission has published a guide to help mobile application developers observe truth-in-advertising and basic privacy principles when marketing new mobile apps.
September 4, 2012
- For Your Information: September 4, 2012
FTC to Return Money to Victims of Allegedly Deceptive Drug Price Claims by CVS CaremarkThe FTC will provide refunds to nearly 13,000 consumers who paid significantly more for their drugs than they expected based on allegedly deceptive pricing claims made by CVS Caremark. - For Release: September 4, 2012
FTC Sends Refunds to Victims of Robocall Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scheme4,468 Checks Being Mailed This Week on Behalf of FTC to Consumers Nationwide; Calls Included Those from "Heather from Card Services"