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FTC/Robocalls/charity telefunding scam

Legal Industry March 29, 2019

FTC Bans Companies Responsible for Billions of Robocalls to Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stopped the operations of spammers responsible for overwhelming consumers nationwide with unwanted and illegal robocalls…

By Catherine Davis

Investigates March 11, 2019

Sweepstakes Scam Operators Settles FTC Charges, Forfeit $30 Million

  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the operators of a sweepstakes scam agreed to settle the charges against…

By Catherine Davis

Musical.ly--Tik Tok

Entertainment February 28, 2019

FTC Slaps Video Social Networking App Musical.ly with $5.7 Million Penalty

Video social networking app TikTok previously known as Musical.ly agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle the charges against it…

By Catherine Davis

FTC to send refunds to victims of credit card billing scam

Investigates February 25, 2019

REFUNDS: Pittsburgh Consumers who Bought NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System will Receive Checks from FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $1.95 million in refunds to Pittsburgh consumers who purchased the NutriMost Ultimate…

By Catherine Davis

Work-From-Home--Cash From Home Scam

Investigates February 20, 2019

SCAM ALERT: FTC Bans Five “Work-From-Home” Business Opportunity Operators

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently banned five companies and their owners for allegedly operating work-from-home business opportunity scam. According…

By Catherine Davis

uBiome founders face fraud charges

New York News September 22, 2018

New York, FTC Obtain Court Order Banning Deceitful Debt Collectors

The State of New York and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a court order permanently banning fraudulent debt collectors…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

California News July 20, 2018

California Attorney General Joins FTC’s Crackdown on Fake Veterans Charities

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra participated in the nationwide crackdown against fake veterans charities on Thursday. The Federal Trade Commission…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

uBiome founders face fraud charges

Legal Industry June 28, 2018

FTC and New York File Lawsuit to Shutdown Phantom Debt Collection Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and New York Attorney General’s Office filed a joint lawsuit to shutdown phantom debt collection…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

Financial Investigations May 13, 2018

FTC Squelches False Claims for Deceptive Mosquito-Repellent in Aromaflage Perfume and Candles

Product and False Claims A New Jersey company, Mikey & Momo, Inc., and its owners agree to settle Federal Trade…

By Peter Moreno

FDA, FTC Crack Down Companies Selling E-Liquids in Kid-Friendly Packaging

Investigates May 1, 2018

FDA, FTC Crack Down Companies Selling E-Liquids in Kid-Friendly Packaging

Federal regulators are clamping down manufacturers, distributors, and retailers using kid-friendly packaging to advertise and sell e-liquids for e-cigarettes. On…

By Marivic Cabural Summers

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