The Federal Trade Commission charged an online marketer with falsely promising consumers next-day shipping of facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. In a federal court complaint against SuperGoodDeals.com, Inc. and its owner, Kevin J. Lipsitz, the FTC alleged the company sought to capitalize on the soaring demand for […]
Category Archives: Federal Trade Commission
FTC Gives Final Approval to Settlement with Digital Game Maker
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a settlement with a digital game maker over allegations it misled consumers about its membership in a program aimed at ensuring companies adhere to requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The FTC alleged that Miniclip, S.A., a Swiss-based company that makes mobile and online digital games, falsely […]
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, FTC Grants Public Access to Four Administrative Proceedings Via Telephone or Live Streaming
Federal Trade CommissionHeadquarters:600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20580Contact Us Related posts: Statement of Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen on the Announcement of New FTC Nominations Statement by Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen Regarding Announcement of the President’s Intent to Nominate Her to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Former FTC Chairman Janet D. […]
Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, FTC Grants Public Access to Four Administrative Proceedings Via Telephone or Live Streaming
Federal Trade CommissionHeadquarters:600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20580Contact Us Related posts: FTC Amends its Rules of Practice to Allow Delegation of Limited Authority When the Commission Lacks a Quorum Statement of Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen on the Announcement of New FTC Nominations Statement by Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen Regarding Announcement of […]
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. and CrossAmerica Partners LP Agree to Pay $3.5 Million Civil Penalty to Settle FTC Allegations that they Violated 2018 Order
Retail fuel station and convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (“ACT”) and its former affiliate, CrossAmerica Partners LP (“CAPL”), have agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty to the FTC to settle allegations that they violated a 2018 order requiring divestitures of 10 retail fuel stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin to Commission-approved buyers no later […]
FTC Releases Agenda for PrivacyCon 2020
Federal Trade CommissionHeadquarters:600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20580Contact Us Related posts: FTC Announces Agenda for Oct. 13 Fall Tech Series Forum on Drones FTC Changes Start Times for Fall Tech Series Events Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for Nov. 5 Start With Security Conference in Austin FTC Announces Agenda for First Start with Security Conference […]
FTC, Partners Kick Off Military Consumer Month 2020
The Federal Trade Commission and its federal, state, and local partners will participate in Military Consumer Month 2020, a month-long education effort that provides resources for military communities. This year’s focus is on avoiding scams related to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). “Servicemembers face many of the same pandemic challenges as civilians, but military families also […]
FTC Data Shows Record Surge in Online Shopping Complaints During Pandemic
Newly released data show that since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, consumers have complained to the Federal Trade Commission in record numbers about problems related to online shopping. The FTC’s latest Consumer Protection Data Spotlight shows that in April and May, the FTC received more than 34,000 complaints from consumers related to online shopping. […]
FTC Releases Agenda for Safeguards Rule Virtual Workshop
Federal Trade CommissionHeadquarters:600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20580Contact Us Related posts: Marketing Company Settles FTC Charges; Falsely Told Consumers They Were Pre-Approved for Auto Loans FTC Seeks Comment on Children’s Online Privacy Protections; Questions Whether Changes to Technology Warrant Changes to Agency Rule FTC Approves Filing of Staff Comment with the Office of Thrift Supervision […]
FTC Sends Refunds to People who lost Money to Work-From-Home Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission is sending full refunds totaling more than $284,000 to people who lost money to a scheme that used misleading spam emails to lure consumers into buying work-from-home services. The FTC alleged that Effen Ads, LLC and its owners worked with an affiliate marketing network called W4 LLC to promote a work-from-home […]