For Your Information May 18, 2009 The Federal Trade Commission and the Searle Center on Law, Regulation, and Economic Growth at Northwestern University School of Law will host a two-day public event, “Protecting Consumers in Debt Collection Litigation and Arbitration: A Roundtable Discussion,” in Chicago, Illinois, on August 5 and 6, 2009. This event follows […]
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FTC, States to Announce Initiative Targeting Phony Charity Solicitations
The Federal Trade Commission, together with dozens of state law enforcement officials, will announce “Operation False Charity,” a crackdown on fraudulent telemarketers who falsely claim to be soliciting money on behalf of police, firefighters, and veterans charities, at a press conference at FTC Headquarters Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. The sweep includes cases […]
Judge Orders Halt to Illegal Robocalls Selling Deceptive Warranties
Today Judge John F. Grady of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a temporary restraining order stopping telemarketing company Voice Touch, Inc., its principals James and Maureen Dunne, its business partner Network Foundations LLC, and Network Foundations principal Damian Kohlfeld from making any further calls in violation of the […]
Judge Orders Halt to Illegal Robocalls Selling Deceptive Warranties
Today Judge John F. Grady of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a temporary restraining order stopping telemarketing company Voice Touch, Inc., its principals James and Maureen Dunne, its business partner Network Foundations LLC, and Network Foundations principal Damian Kohlfeld from making any further calls in violation of the […]
FTC Announces Suits Challenging Robo Callers and Warranty Marketers
The Federal Trade Commission will hold a telephone press availability on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. EST to announce federal lawsuits filed today challenging an operation that made hundreds of millions of robocalls to promote an operation that sold bogus auto warranties. WHO: Jon Leibowitz, ChairmanEileen Harrington, Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer ProtectionFederal […]
FTC Helps Entities That Have Low Risk of Identity Theft Comply With Red Flags Rule
For Your Information May 13, 2009 To help entities that have a low risk of identity theft – such as businesses that know their customers personally – the Federal Trade Commission has created a template that guides such businesses and organizations in developing written identity theft prevention programs to comply with the Red Flags Rule. […]
Spotting Signs of a Rental Scam
Consumers in search of an apartment or house to rent often rely on online rental listings in order to find the right place, especially if they’re looking in another city or state. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage. Some make up phony listings, and try to lure renters with the promise of extra-low rent. They ask […]
FTC Helps Entities That Have Low Risk of Identity Theft Comply With Red Flags Rule
For Your Information May 13, 2009 To help entities that have a low risk of identity theft – such as businesses that know their customers personally – the Federal Trade Commission has created a template that guides such businesses and organizations in developing written identity theft prevention programs to comply with the Red Flags Rule. […]
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Native Essence Herb Company
For Your Information May 12, 2009 Commission Approval of Final Consent Order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Native Essence Herb Company. The vote approving the final order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 082-3115; the staff contact is Erika Wodinsky, FTC Western Region, San […]
FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Matter of Native Essence Herb Company
For Your Information May 12, 2009 Commission Approval of Final Consent Order: Following a public comment period, the Commission has approved a final consent order in the matter of Native Essence Herb Company. The vote approving the final order was 4-0. (FTC File No. 082-3115; the staff contact is Erika Wodinsky, FTC Western Region, San […]